Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull black iron scale mail. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Scribe, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His clothes are grease stained in places. His black hair is still thick. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Military, Attractive. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).