Description: He is wearing a long, tan cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'8" when asserting himself. He has wavy auburn hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He found a children's book about a Gnome Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Soapmaker.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears baggy white pantaloons and a brown scarf. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Ekk speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: The child of a Jeweler, who enjoyed hunting, Ekk was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 7000 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Rose (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rose (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a pastel poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a colorful flower in his gray fur. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. 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 Painter. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his brother

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His brown hair is long and unkept. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are silver.

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 is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Balam was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Warrior, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Warrior in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. Her purple hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are silver and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Mastema lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 270 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp).

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Jarsali was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bricklayer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

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 is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in the east to a Shoemaker, Silvo learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Silvo took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up trident and armor he uses now. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shoemaker for hire.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Lazy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Dustin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 sp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 5 Acid flasks. 2 Alchemist’s fire. 4 Antitoxin.