Description: He wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed kukri, just in case. He is portly but not overly obese. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Erias was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Silvo is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Silvo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Miner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 7000 sp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears her white hair up. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Maynild grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Maynild. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2 Acid flasks. 2 Holy water. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: A 3'3" southern man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has moderate length brown hair. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 71. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born to a Ruler, his father struggled to pay the bills. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Carnelian (40 gp).