Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: Nykkan is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 800 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'2" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She comes from a rich western family. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he usually wears his tan robe and has his sickle always slung over his shoulder. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Rimple embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Bricklayer business.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a black vest and prefers green and tan shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Breastplate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: She wears bulky blue painted plate armor, and carries crossbows. She wears her chestnut hair up. Her ears are large.

Personality: She hates goblins. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Drusilia hails from a village terrorized by goblins. Through the years after Drusilia was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Drusilia's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Drusilia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Revenge; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Rolen has worked very hard to control his curse. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1100 sp. Iolite (50 gp). White pearl (150 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'2". She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Masseuse. Her black fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Full Plate.