Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man usually wears his black robe and has his crossbow always slung over his shoulder and is in decent physical shape. His hair is short and chestnut. His eyes are silver and beady.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 sp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He has no hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Oriax was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Oriax's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Oriax and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1300 gp. Malachite (6 gp). Rose (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts, and is pretty ugly. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a yellow shirt with thin black vertical stripes and pastel pants. She has a very tight haircut. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 37000 sp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is long and white with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Jak is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Standing 4'8", this woman tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has no hair. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Dyer who has hired her part-time. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Interpreter. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 sp. Malachite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp).