Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Many goblins want her driven away; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. He wears his chestnut hair down. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 900 pp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rose (40 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She has moderate length brown fur. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Spear is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born in the west to a Adventurer, Spear learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her parents were killed by goblins in a raid when she was still a young child. The goblins captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She tends to her Adventurer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'9". She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants her loneliness to end

Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: Standing 6'4", this man dresses like a well dressed Jeweler does. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 pp. Obsidian (10 gp). Jade (90 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a grey vest and prefers tan and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is long and black with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He found a children's book about a Human Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Jade (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Amber (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Jade (70 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Banded agate (16 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.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is short and blonde. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.