Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears long strands of sapphire and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has moderate length silver hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Varg was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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 Assassin. 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: Sabotage a competitor; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He wears his blonde hair down. He has green eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

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. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. After a long history of fighting, Simon and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 sp. Citrine (80 gp).

Description: This woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Elama was born with her father's beautiful face. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a scythe on his belt. He has moderate length brass crest. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He hates Dragonborns with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. The war was a terrible time for him, and Nithther does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nithther fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His tied-back hair is chestnut. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 2'9" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. 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 west. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she usually wears her red robe and has her rapier always slung over her shoulder. She sports red long hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born into a rich family. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'0" when asserting herself. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is portly but not overly obese. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are green.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Horhog was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Alexandrite (700 gp).