Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 42000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. A freak accident while working with her Bricklayer mother left her crippled. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Aquamarine (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Eye agate (13 gp).

Description: An older man who wears green painted combat armor at almost all times, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his long black crest kept up in a rat tail. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Srorthen hails from a village terrorized by orcs. When Srorthen reached his early adolescence his Dragonborn father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to reunite with his old friends

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 17000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Coral (130 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Jet (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her head has been shaved. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She worked as a nervous Masseuse and found it very stressful. She has worked as a Masseuse like her mother before her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His brown fur is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are yellow.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sculptor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'3". She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and her gloved hand is found clutching a ceremonial dagger. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She found a children's book about a Human Aristocrat who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a axe on her belt, and she perpetually has her axe ready. Her red crest is still thick. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: She was born in a small plains village. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze and is in decent physical shape. He has wavy bronze crest. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His parents enrolled him in a Wizard school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 gp. Zircon (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears just a pastel suit. He is portly but not overly obese. He has no fur. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Bricklayer who has hired him part-time. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.