Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a whip on his belt. He has a hunchback. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in a small island village. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anverth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 12000 sp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Jet (60 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Apothecary. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 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 black trousers with grey and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Barakas was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small brown clips. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she has money and likes to spend it

Bonds: In love, Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her long gray fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Tree is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a Ploughman, her father struggled to pay the bills. At a young age her father died while driving off some gnolls. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in warhammer use. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. He has green eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Clerebold grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A gifted student he started as a Bellfounder, but he got bored and became a Bowyer. He's also a talented Bellfounder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2900 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Black opal (1200 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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 now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Terse, Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

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

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Guard does. She carries a battered club and tarnished longbow as well. Her yellow fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Sun fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 40 gp.