Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a brown Stetson hat and brown clothes. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Gardain is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jet (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her blue crest is thinning but still full. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Sora was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her red hair is thinning but still full. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Cumpen hails from a village terrorized by illithids. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 10000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise silver. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He hates Tieflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is content

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Mundane. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 700 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His tied-back hair is white. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He hates Dwarves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Now he works as a writing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears an entirely white suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears long strands of jet and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Coral (120 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.