Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and grey handkerchief worn on his left side. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Gnarsh is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Gnarsh lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Revenge; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He likes to wear grey tank tops with brown pants. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 60 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Aerdeth was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dilettante hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'9" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a dull look in her copper eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: The child of a Animal Trainer, who enjoyed hunting, Jade was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Faral fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Professionalism. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Miner

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears baggy white pantaloons and a black scarf. He has shaved his head bald. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He takes great joy in being the best Weaver in town.

History: He got into the Weaver business at a young age. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has worked as a Weaver like his mother before him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and balancing his hectic life and new weaver responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 30 pp.