Description: This malnourished man wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 18000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her parents were killed by illithids in a raid when she was still a young child. The illithids captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned female is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and pastel handkerchief worn on her left side. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has shaved her head bald. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When Beatrice reached her early adolescence her Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Poor, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a colorful flower in his copper crest. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Shedinn was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She prefers to wear flannel. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length white hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1100 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She is an epitome of beauty. She sports brown long hair. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a Jeweler, her father struggled to pay the bills. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She then took over the family business and is one of the better Dilettante for hire.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears his golden hair down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Layabout father left him crippled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.