Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is mildly Dwarf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He wears his blonde hair down. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His first spouse was a Healer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her hair is short and brown. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a great chef.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: A 5'1" northern woman, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Herleva hails from a village terrorized by orcs. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 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.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She usually wears her tan robe and has her morningstar always slung over her shoulder. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She worked as a nervous Adventurer and found it very stressful. She tends to her Adventurer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Beggar again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eye agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Sard (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His ears are large.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gimgen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carpenter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carpenter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Spy, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she dresses like a well dressed Animal Trainer does. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Caelynn was born with her mother's beautiful face. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Masseuse, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 11000 gp. Black opal (800 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Jasper (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.