Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears professional attire. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length red crest. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gilkass grew up listening to her father's many stories. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 150 gp. Peridot (70 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His ears are large.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Malachite (10 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a longbow, but if one is not available she will default to her mace. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson tan hat.

Personality: Ella is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is an amazing painter.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 130 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. With wild black hair. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Lia's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Lia is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 140 gp.