Description: He is scrawny and has patchy dark red stubble. He wears tattered old clothes. He has a hunchback. He keeps his long dark red hair kept up in a rat tail. His black eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has achieved small success as a Carpenter.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His hair is chestnut and very short. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is a great chef.

History: Ratanák lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 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.

Description: She tends to wear a large tan jacket, and carries morningstars. Her hair is silver and curly. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Dalaba was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born in a small forest village. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears skinny pants and wears a brown and red robe with the hood down. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Her childhood dream was to be a Painter, but she was a colossal failure. She became a Dyer soon after.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. Hematite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Amber (140 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is chestnut and very short. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Umpen was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Addict, Secretive, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Sard (80 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Merchant. With bright red hair. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She uses divination through singing.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Debt, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Jasper (40 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Malachite (16 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Amber (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Peridot (40 gp).