Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat, and he perpetually has his shortbow ready. His black hair is braided into rings. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. 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 a small island village. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Iados alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Iados fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sleepy voice

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

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. His hair is long and brown with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat, and he perpetually has his sword ready. His silver crest is knotted and matted. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Tarhun was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Assassin hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, In love, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Pink pearl (130 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Amber (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. She has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and she is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1100 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His orange fur is braided into rings. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Job, Nature, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1100 gp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Sard (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. She carries with her a set of sais on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her hair is silver and curly. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 8000 cp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Amber (60 gp).