Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull violet iron scale mail. He is physically well-built. His crest is white and very short. His red eyes peer out from beneath his small green hat.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Shamash was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Monk, 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 Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a shield on his belt. His purple hair is long and unkept. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: He was born in a small island village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle 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 island due to the painful memories there. Balam took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shield and armor he uses now. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Balam 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 gnomish compassion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 11000 cp. Star ruby (1100 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Great was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Amber (40 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He usually wears his black robe and has his scimitar always slung over his shoulder. His black hair is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: He got into the Mayor business at a young age. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mayor for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. Her brown hair is cut short. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a Apothecary, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. 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 likes to make people angry or surprised. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. After a long history of fighting, Roondar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Fearful. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dull tan sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sai, just in case. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. The war was a terrible time for him, and Nutae does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When Nutae reached his early adolescence his Elf mother 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. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Stylist

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

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears just a brown suit. He carries with him a set of shields on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Jocelyn will drive conversation. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Jet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.