Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears long strands of emerald and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is short and brown. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Rurik speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 24000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Semyaza grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: She wears a simple white robe with blue stripes complete with hood. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker white hat.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born in a small island village. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Portia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand her business; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue star sapphire (900 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, tan shirt, and white tie, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. His red crest, when down, is lengthy. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Shipwright kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

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

Possessions: 200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp).