Description: This late middle aged woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it and is in decent physical shape. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mardnab 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She carries with her a set of kukris, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. She has gray eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Juliana was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Juliana was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Farmer for hire.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 2'10". He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has green eyes and a white hat with a green feather.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing a long, grey cloak. With bright golden hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her divine abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Crown-heir responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 14000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear grey tank tops with tan pants. His red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Apothecary for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new apothecary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 11000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.