Description: He wears brown trousers with violet and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He is physically well-built. He has a very tight haircut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Lance was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature falchion.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His fur is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 18000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Rose (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Jade (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is typically in his Locksmith uniform. His hair is golden and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Family, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Symma lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is typically in her Blacksmith uniform. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her half smiles and white eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Blacksmith.

Motivation: To be a Mayor again.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 pp.

Description: He wears a fancy green suit. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His copper crest is still thick. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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 son.

History: Gorbundus was born with his father's beautiful face. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to be a detective again

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: The child of a Butcher, who enjoyed hunting, Sumnes was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Sumnes fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Amber (60 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Jasper (80 gp).