Description: This late middle aged woman is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and grey handkerchief worn on her right side and is in decent physical shape. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is an amazing painter.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Caeldrim wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Ranger, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Caeldrim was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a red scarf. His white hair is braided into rings. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Dean alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is dressed in earthy colors with a green and grey handkerchief worn on her right side. Her brass crest is long and unkept. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: The child of a Stylist, who enjoyed hunting, Furrele was taken on many hunting expeditions. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Furrele alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 12000 sp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Hematite (13 gp).

Description: 6'4" and muscular, this western man wears a black shirt, with a white mid length shorts with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He's also a talented Engraver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'7" and wears dull brown sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is cut close to his head. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Herbalist for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears baggy tan pantaloons and a white scarf. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Justice, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Buckler. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and carries greataxes. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To protect his home; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with violet slacks. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Jo was born the youngest of three triplets. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jade (70 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Rose (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp).