Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born in the west. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a worn and beaten armor. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Carter. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Pallabar grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Pallabar. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has moderate length copper crest. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Expand her business; and regain custody of her son

Bonds: Attractive, In love, Mentor, Family, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 160 gp. Jet (50 gp). 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a fancy tan dress. Her white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her crest is copper and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Barber but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Findex grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is her passion; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 10 pp.