Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her bronze crest is knotted and matted. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is a Miner first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in the north to a Miner, Surina learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. He keeps his red crest in a flapper bob. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered orcs who tried to eat his hand. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1600 pp. Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A 4'2" eastern man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. She wears a tan shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and pastel pants. With wild blonde hair. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She likes to wear green tank tops with red skirt. Her rusty crest is matted, messy, and big. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

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. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Thava abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature trident.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 120 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe, marred by sweets. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Hugolina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling 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: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 110 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. 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 blonde hair is braided into rings. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She 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 wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.