Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Erdan lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 28000 sp. Peridot (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Laucian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spits and sputters

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

Description: This tall, slender man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has chestnut hair. He has amber eyes and a yellow hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 3000 gp. Pink pearl (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.