Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his greatsword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Roland was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Herbalist. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden pearl (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Jade (90 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Ûkshak was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Ûkshak was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Jasper (80 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Amber (120 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a yellow small hat and yellow clothes. His head has been shaved. He has brown eyes and a yellow hat with a white feather.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His first spouse was a Junk Dealer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Expand his business; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Rose (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp).

Description: She wears a simple green robe with black stripes complete with hood, and carries longswords. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her white eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Astaro fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She sports golden long hair. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Callie was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Assassin

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

Possessions: 700 pp. Emerald (1200 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His white hair is thinning but still full. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ombul grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Ombul abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has moderate length chestnut hair. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 46. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). 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: She is greedy; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Hematite (5 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Jet (40 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp).