Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Mason but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the east to a Mason, Iados learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mason. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Ronwe hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Ronwe alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 350 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp).

Description: He wears a tan shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and yellow pants. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born in the south. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has moderate length white hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Cook but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of a Architect, who enjoyed hunting, Berrian was taken on many hunting expeditions. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her head has been shaved. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: The child of a Mason, who enjoyed hunting, Alain was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Banded agate (10 gp).