Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has moderate length dark red hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep silver.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Nirgel lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 8000 sp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is physically well-built. She has dark red hair. Her white eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her childhood dream was to be a Knight, but she was a colossal failure. Recently the stress of being a Shepherd has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'8". He wears a tan collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a red scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'11" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Brottor is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Chain shirt.