Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has moderate length copper crest. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1 Spyglass.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull grey iron scale mail, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'5" when asserting himself. His crest is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Nykkan is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars. She has wavy red hair. She has gray eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She comes from a rich western family. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat, and he perpetually has his axe ready. He wears his green crest down. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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: To reunite with his old friends; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Zook embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears an entirely brown suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her white hair is long and unkept. She is baby faced.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her hair is silver and curly. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.