Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Bounty Hunter father left him crippled. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Flaws: Mundane, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a blue shirt with thin white vertical stripes and blue pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Addict, Lazy, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'1". He wears bulky yellow painted plate armor, and his gloved hand is found clutching a ceremonial dagger. His auburn hair is still thick. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Paelias's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. A true patriot, Paelias would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Paelias lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.