Description: This woman stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Baker. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Althaea was raised in a hard working conservative environment. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Baker.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 8000 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He has shaved his head bald. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Masseuse.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has dyed his greying rusty crest a little too much giving a sharp rusty color. His ears are large.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in a small island village. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He bought a shortbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Jet (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a fancy brown suit. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Gardain enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gardain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gifted from a young age, Eran studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Eran took it upon herself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Coral (100 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Amber (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is chestnut and very short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Masseuse, his father struggled to pay the bills. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Debt. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 pp. White pearl (80 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Peridot (50 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a fancy violet dress. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her broad violet hat.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Amber (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.