Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ernest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 Blacksmith. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to be a miner again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 110 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Gnarsh wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Warlock, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Gnarsh liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gnarsh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Azurite (10 gp).

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a simple violet robe with black stripes complete with hood. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Banker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an entirely black suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.