Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor and is in decent physical shape. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He is baby faced.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Himo was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 10000 sp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sailor. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A gifted student he started as a Dilettante, but he got bored and became a Sailor. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Sailor for the past few years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Fire opal (500 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.