Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly longbows and greataxes. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 cp. White pearl (150 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This man typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brass crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Gifted, Joker. Bonds: Nature, Family, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her dark red hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Stylist they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Cartwright, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 50 pp.