Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears an entirely black suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His silver hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: An older woman who is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, she is not a threatening figure. She has brown hair. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Ahinar was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Frouse embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Frouse abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 15000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Drusilia abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 40 pp. Hematite (10 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has auburn hair. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.