Description: This younger middle-aged woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 900 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bastard sword, just in case. His gold crest is unkempt and raggedy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Dazzazn speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Layabout business.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 12000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Eye agate (16 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears baggy grey pantaloons and a green scarf. He has red hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Amber (70 gp). White opal (600 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She carries with her a set of sickles, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her blue crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Megren was born with her father's beautiful face. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Megren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 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.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jade (110 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears skinny pants and wears a red and black robe with the hood down. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His ears are large.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a Tanner, his father struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a simple brown robe with green stripes complete with hood. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Lance is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Amethyst (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).