Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and white handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Rael speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in the east. He 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. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His long brass crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Navigator hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a red coat, and is pretty ugly. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Nikki's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She found a children's book about a Halfling Ranger who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 3'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Nyx was born with her mother's beautiful face. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Laborer and was forced into it by her family; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Coral (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: An older man who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, he is not a threatening figure. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is a Architect first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Erky and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a weaver again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.