Description: He usually wears his black robe and has his quarterstaff always slung over his shoulder. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Dench was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Dench was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Dench's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a pastel vest and prefers tan and blue shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She wears her beige fur down. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Elegant was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: She wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes orcs are coming to abduct people. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She moved out south to avoid the crime she committed. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and doesn't want to be a merchant and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 sp.