Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears dull blue sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case. His brown hair is long and unkept. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His first spouse was a Weaver, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Weaver they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Mason, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, blue shirt, and white tie, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her fur is cinnamon and very short. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Spear was born with her father's beautiful face. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Butcher. 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. Spear fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. He has wavy silver hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Erdan is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. 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 Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a Shoemaker, his father struggled to pay the bills. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Resh was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 20000 sp. Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely brown suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His silver hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Nicholas was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Banker. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Blue sapphire (900 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). White opal (900 gp). Jet (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'2" and is wearing a long, blue cloak. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of a Bricklayer, who enjoyed hunting, Dayereth was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gifted student he started as a Bricklayer, but he got bored and became a Shipwright. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shipwright for hire.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'1". She wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Avice 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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'6". She wears a blue costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Her hair is black and curly. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a great chef.

History: Buvvie hails from a village terrorized by goblins. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting goblins, the young Buvvie began to lead the lost caravan. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1100 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She wears her beige fur up. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Just what you see.