Description: This slender man stands about 4'4". He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. 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: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Religious, In love, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a white wide-brimmed hat and white clothes. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

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 always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Rock crystal (20 gp). Coral (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his blue hair up. His ears are large.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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 has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs, she is not a threatening figure. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Banker. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. A gifted student she started as a Servant, but she got bored and became a Banker. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Job, Nature, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6 Acid flasks.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. 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 born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's in love; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 10000 cp. Pink pearl (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and expand her business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: She is dressed in a clean green cloak covering her clean studded leather, and carries glaives. Her crest is scarlet and curly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She worked as a nervous Bookbinder and found it very stressful. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Optimist. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat. His white fur is matted, messy, and big. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Gale hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: White pearl (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). 1 Half-Plate.