Description: Standing 6'4", this man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull violet iron scale mail. His bronze crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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, Gorbundus is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Revenge; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 pp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Zircon (60 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, black cloak. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His childhood dream was to be a Dyer, but he was a colossal failure. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears skinny pants and wears a grey and black robe with the hood down. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Glassblower hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1500 pp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rose (80 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 11000 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 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.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Giselle was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. After a long history of fighting, Giselle and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp).

Description: Standing 5'5", this woman is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Phann grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her first spouse was a Bowyer, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. She is physically well-built. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She hates Gnomes with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Buvvie grew up listening to her mother's many stories. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and dragonborn compassion

Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1300 pp. Blue sapphire (400 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Hematite (6 gp).