Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has a hunchback. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Shipwright father left her crippled. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy, Disease. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Fire opal (1600 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He is portly but not overly obese. His scarlet crest is greasy and uncared for. He has gold eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1600 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Jasper (20 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). White pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. He is physically well-built. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Gifted, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gerbo embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He got into the Butcher business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Butcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Butcher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. After a long history of fighting, Gerbo and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 46000 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Helen grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Spice Merchant and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 cp.