Description: This man stands a little under 3'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears blue trousers with red and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His white hair is thinning but still full. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 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: She is wearing a long, black cloak. She carries with her a set of clubs, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her scarlet crest is smooth and relatively long. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a Doctor, her father struggled to pay the bills. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 120 pp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Jet (160 gp). Rose (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Jo was born the youngest of three triplets. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Eye agate (5 gp). Jet (160 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 81. 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 invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.