Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a shield on his belt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A freak accident while working with his Ploughman father left him crippled. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 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 dark-skinned male is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Cook profession.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp).