Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears baggy tan pantaloons and a grey scarf. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his 13th 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

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: She is a mite stocky and wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Griselda fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver pearl (160 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Darrak 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 Human companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 11000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp).

Description: He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He is physically well-built. His hair is short and auburn. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Ishmoz abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). White opal (900 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Hematite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her fur, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in the east to a Marshal, Flame learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Marshal.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 15000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull white iron scale mail. She sports silver long hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 50. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Galiena was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1300 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.