Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 6'8". He wears tattered old clothes, and his gloved hand is found clutching a whip. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 87. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

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. When Valafar reached his early adolescence his Tiefling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His green crest is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a red scarf. His white hair is braided into rings. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Dean alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is dressed in earthy colors with a green and grey handkerchief worn on her right side. Her brass crest is long and unkept. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: The child of a Stylist, who enjoyed hunting, Furrele was taken on many hunting expeditions. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Furrele alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 12000 sp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Hematite (13 gp).

Description: 6'4" and muscular, this western man wears a black shirt, with a white mid length shorts with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He's also a talented Engraver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'7" and wears dull brown sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is cut close to his head. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Herbalist for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears baggy tan pantaloons and a white scarf. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Justice, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Buckler. 1 Breastplate.