Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: The child of a Spice Merchant, who enjoyed hunting, Abad was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 sp. Hematite (14 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: This woman is dressed in a clean green cloak covering her clean studded leather, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is dark red and curly. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: She wears a simple tan robe with yellow stripes complete with hood, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'8" when asserting herself. Her tied-back hair is white. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She's also a talented Actor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: 5'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. His chestnut hair is still thick. His silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Masseuse. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Masseuse responsibilities is difficult; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She is wearing a long, brown cloak. She wears her silver hair down. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 60 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).