Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, white shirt, and yellow tie, marred by teas. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Burto is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Burto has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1100 pp. Coral (70 gp). Sard (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Coral (70 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). White opal (400 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Rose (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born in the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes., but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'7" when asserting herself. Her crest, while still mostly brass, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Furrele 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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the south were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a tan coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Boddynock was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, 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 south 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and doesn't want to be a painter and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered black stockings, he is not a threatening figure. He has moderate length golden hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is an amazing painter.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Nalral reached his early adolescence his Dwarf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moss agate (11 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Jade (110 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Sard (30 gp). Coral (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. 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 son.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 pp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Sard (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in an above average manner. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He is baby faced.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Justin embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Justin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Justin was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Justin's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1100 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.