Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His blue hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise black.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Balam lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has achieved small success as a Mercenary.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Family, Job, In love. Occupation: Mercenary

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

Possessions: 500 pp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Amber (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (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.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'3" and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Veloptima was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Peridot (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Coral (40 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His blonde hair is long and unkept. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Amber (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Jade (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a grey shirt with thin violet vertical stripes and tan pants. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Sculptor arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 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: A moderately attractive woman, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Brewer. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. She has blue eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 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 (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp).

Description: She wears dull tan sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Donella hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His fur is beige and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates Tabaxis with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 600 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp).