Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is knotted and matted. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He got into the Sculptor business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Knight, but he was a colossal failure. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His red hair is braided into rings. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Astar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 Soapmaker. 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: To share knowledge with the world; and to be a scribe again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Azurite (12 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing a long, green cloak and is in decent physical shape. She has moderate length black hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born into a rich family. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, PTSD, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Pink pearl (80 gp). Azurite (8 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her red fur is knotted and matted. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Her parents were killed by orcs in a raid when she was still a young child. The orcs captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 110 pp. Azurite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She carries with her a set of nunchakus on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

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

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Broce isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Broce was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1100 pp. Moonstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Bryseis was born with her father's beautiful face. Bryseis abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 10000 sp. Red garnet (90 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has dyed her greying dark red hair a little too much giving a sharp dark red color. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. After months of barely getting by, Rieta managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Rose (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp).