Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a green coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head, and is pretty ugly. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Tethren lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Bookbinder, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 3000 gp. Pink pearl (130 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a black tunic with white highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. Her black eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp).

Description: She stands about 4'7" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She sports black long hair. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ielenia studied abroad. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 10000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Stableman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stableman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Stableman for hire.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

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

Possessions: 3000 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Black opal (1400 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. She wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. She has a hunchback. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes drow are coming to abduct people. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow; and many drow want her driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Coral (100 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His black hair is long and unkept. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his feathered grey hat.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He is greedy; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a black Stetson hat and black clothes. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

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 passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Furrele lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. White opal (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Amber (50 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.