Description: This man stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is chestnut and very short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a great chef.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has achieved small success as a Carter.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 900 pp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Sard (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Jade (120 gp). Obsidian (15 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned female prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the south. Lia liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rose (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She is portly but not overly obese. With bright golden hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1900 pp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Jade (50 gp). Rose (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Amber (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears professional attire, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his long yellow fur kept up in a rat tail. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. A friendly and beautiful Tabaxi, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He comes from a rich western family. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave 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. Seven took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up hand crossbow and armor he uses now. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a black coat with green slacks. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Vaina lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Hunter, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has worked as a Locksmith like her mother before her.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 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.