Description: He wears a tan shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shield, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a fancy yellow suit. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes orcs are coming to abduct people. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ermina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 pp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Sard (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Jet (70 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Jet (70 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a simple brown robe with violet stripes complete with hood. She carries with her a set of swords, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Art speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She uses divination through singing.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born to a Bellfounder, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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.

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this southern man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born into a rich family. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Assassin. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears tattered old clothes. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small violet clips. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Rohesia is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Azurite (6 gp). Malachite (6 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.