Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. His brown hair is braided into rings. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Military, Slave, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He carries a battered kukri and tarnished bastard sword as well. He keeps his long brown fur kept up in a rat tail. 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 very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Nimble was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Unemployed. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nimble fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Rose (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp).

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Ekk enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 12000 cp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He is baby faced.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Raer was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. 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 has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Masseuse.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.