Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Guardian, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her blue hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Flaws: Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His black eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Sailor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He is a Doppelganger in disguise. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 13000 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She carries a battered club and tarnished sai as well. Her purple hair is braided into rings. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker green hat.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Verin hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. At a young age her father died while driving off some gnolls. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in sai use. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Verin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many gnolls want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sard (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Coral (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Amber (40 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Malachite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. She carries with her a set of longswords on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 900 pp. Eye agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Coral (120 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jet (120 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). White opal (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Jet (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her first spouse was a Knight, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. The war was a terrible time for him, and Suhnae does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Suhnae grew up listening to his father's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.