Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His tied-back hair is red. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Senteq's homeland. Senteq decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tattered old clothes. He wears his brass crest down. He has red eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Mreksh's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. 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: To reunite with his absent father; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. She carries with her a set of swords on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She has done her best to style her red crest to look like a famous performer. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Jheri is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Jheri was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Being a Assassin kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 17000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate, and carries shortspears. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Vani has worked very hard to control her curse. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vani fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Just what you see.