Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a red costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the east. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Vlorn has worked very hard to control his curse. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a glassblower again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a black coat with tan slacks. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly rapiers and nunchakus. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Gifted from a young age, Raer studied abroad. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive, Ugly. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has moderate length auburn hair. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Quarion has worked very hard to control his curse. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Addict, Emotional, Disease. Bonds: Rich, In love, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She carries with her a set of axes on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Roofer who has hired her part-time. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Unvera fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is cut close to his head. His white unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Amnon was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, and is pretty ugly. Her auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. She has green eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a simple grey robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His black hair is thinning but still full. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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: He wants revenge against drow; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield.