Description: An older man who wears a yellow costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso, he is not a threatening figure. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After months of barely getting by, Eiravel managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and gnomish compassion

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Eye agate (15 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and black handkerchief worn on his right side. He carries with him a set of falchions on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise brown.

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 also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has wavy brown hair. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Horza grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: Riswynn was born with her mother's beautiful face. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Blue quartz (10 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She is physically well-built. She wears her chestnut hair up. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Nemeia took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up scythe and armor she uses now. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). 1 Silk rope.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her head has been shaved. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Gifted from a young age, Philomena studied abroad. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy, Racist. Occupation: Bookbinder

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

Possessions: 200 gp. Jade (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her blue hair is heavily combed to the left. Her gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Nija was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nija fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 120 pp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Emerald (500 gp). White opal (500 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).