Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a black costume with the symbols of her god on her torso. Her rusty crest is thinning but still full. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 20 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She 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. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Emotional, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1000 cp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Red garnet (120 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1 Superior lock. 1 Hourglass. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He carries with him a set of greatswords, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Sage. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. 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 a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 900 gp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'4". He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing, and his gloved hand is found clutching a falchion. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He has gray eyes and a white hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to giants.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Red garnet (160 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is dressed in an above average manner. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Howard speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Howard was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Addict, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Carnelian (40 gp).