Description: A 6'1" southern man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His blue crest is knotted and matted. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Baradad was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mortician. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Baradad fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Star rose quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Hematite (12 gp). White pearl (150 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze and is in decent physical shape. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Family, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. She wears a blue wide-brimmed hat and blue clothes. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed blue hat.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). 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: Many dire rats want her driven away; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 sp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp).

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Fortune-teller but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Her scarlet crest is greasy and uncared for. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Cumpen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She's in love.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: An older man who dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with brown slacks, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stylist.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal (1600 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Hematite (5 gp).