Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. Her crest is gold and very short. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Furrele was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Furrele's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 4'1", this man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. He has green eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Knight kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

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: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'11" and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He is physically well-built. He has no hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Bruz was born the youngest of three triplets. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is portly but not overly obese. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. Her first spouse was a Painter, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has achieved small success as a Mayor.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman usually wears her black robe and has her halberd always slung over her shoulder. Her brass crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Painter and was forced into it by her family; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Religious, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 110 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Apothecary business.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 gp. Malachite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Olunt was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Fire opal (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.