Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears black trousers with brown and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

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 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: She was born at the edge of vast island. Vorka liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 9000 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears just a blue suit. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He has brown eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ivellios was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He worked as a nervous Priest and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a simple red robe with violet stripes complete with hood. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Gildmak was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Black pearl (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are likewise black. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a fancy tan suit. He has shaved his head bald. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He got into the Architect business at a young age. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp).

Description: An older woman who dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. Her gray fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Tricking hails from a village terrorized by giants. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: Revenge; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver pearl (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Jade (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Rose (20 gp). Coral (160 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times, marred by beers. His white hair is braided into rings. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Ûkbûk 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 drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature club.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 9000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).