Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His green crest is braided into rings. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Medrash was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Knight.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 120 pp. Sard (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. 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 by priests from a young age. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Vlorn never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, In love, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She wears a colorful flower in her black fur. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: The child of a Bowyer, who enjoyed hunting, Emerald was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Emerald took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up crossbow and armor she uses now. After a long history of fighting, Emerald and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 800 pp. Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Peridot (70 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He wears his auburn hair up. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Dharg took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up scythe and armor he uses now. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. Pink pearl (130 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Jet (130 gp).

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears a tan shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Shamil isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. 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. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shamil fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: 6'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His orange fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Shadow was born with his father's beautiful face. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tabaxis in Shadow's homeland. Shadow decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). White pearl (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is lean but muscular and prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Duvamil was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She's also a talented Apothecary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Apothecary again; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 27000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'2" and muscular, this eastern woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. With wild blonde hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Robbie isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His hair is red and curly. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Damien grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Amethyst (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Sard (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Coral (60 gp).