Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, black shirt, and white tie. He is portly but not overly obese. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a axe on his belt. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He wears his chestnut hair up. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Manfred isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Manfred fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Jet (130 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp).

Description: An older man who is wearing a long, green cloak, he is not a threatening figure. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Jade (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Rose (80 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp).

Description: Standing 6'3", this man wears just a white suit. His tied-back hair is white. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Tûmûg was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Amber (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His brass crest, when down, is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Dazzazn hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Miner but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in a small plains village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Dazzazn took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up spear and armor he uses now. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Miner

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

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is dressed in an above average manner. She has wavy brown fur. Her yellow eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is renowned for her bright violet dresses and hats. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.