Description: She wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly greataxes and warhammers. She has wavy golden hair. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Cecily is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her monstrous two handed axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is obsessed with her god.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents enrolled her in a Fighter school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is wearing a long, blue cloak. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Banker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Banker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 130 gp. Red garnet (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp).

Description: He very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant, and he perpetually has his dagger ready. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 8000 sp. Zircon (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Sapply was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is golden and curly. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Erdan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven 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: Regain custody of his daughter; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has no crest. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. The war was a terrible time for her, and Quespa does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.