Description: This man stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a simple black robe with blue stripes complete with hood. His crest is short and red. His eyes are red.

Personality: Kaladan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kaladan studied abroad. A freak accident while working with his Apothecary father left him crippled. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1600 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a green tunic with black highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has done her best to style her white crest to look like a famous performer. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her top green hat.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Pogranix was born with her father's beautiful face. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His auburn hair is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He got into the Butcher business at a young age. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He struck the Butcher job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Debt, Has a crush. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 50000 cp. Rich purple corundum (400 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He works hard and plays hard.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: She wears a green collared shirt and white skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her crest, while still mostly gold, has prominent grey streaks. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Gifted from a young age, Driindar studied abroad. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her white crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has dyed her greying green crest a little too much giving a sharp green color. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Stableman but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Synthrin was born on a far western mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Stableman. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She likes to wear brown tank tops with yellow skirt. She carries a battered falchion and tarnished club as well. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

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. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born in the south to a Painter, Falkrunn learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a brown scarf. His long blue crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. 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 erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Gifted from a young age, Kerkad studied abroad. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Kerkad alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 gp.