Description: This western man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his long brass crest kept up in a rat tail. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Hirrathak was born the youngest of three triplets. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Merchant. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Sard (60 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has violet eyes.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Eldeth lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by her family; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Cynical, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Rose (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). White opal (1200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears a grey tunic with violet highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. She carries with her a set of maces, each one with a opal on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Nora was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Family, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Jet (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). White opal (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears long strands of emerald and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her hair is long and black with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small grey clips. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Flaws: Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is a great chef.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His childhood dream was to be a Armorer, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 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: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears his white hair down. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Mordai lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Carter they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Barkeep, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 11000 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Rose (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Jet (90 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.