Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His copper crest is heavily combed to the left. His red eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: Nadarr hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. 4 Alchemist’s fire. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She wears her black fur down. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Spring lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Bricklayer, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. 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: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. After a long history of fighting, Manfred and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 uses divination through singing.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He found a children's book about a Gnome Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp).