Description: This slender man stands about 4'2". He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Thradal enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to protect his home

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Family, Guardian. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 pp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Jet (130 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has moderate length brown hair. 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. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Oppleby was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Amethyst (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Rose (70 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His red hair is singed and shortened. He has red eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. She keeps her red crest in a flapper bob. She has gold eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Driindar will drive conversation. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Driindar 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. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Extrovert, Opinionated. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 5000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 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.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She wears her white hair up. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. 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: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 12000 gp. Pink pearl (40 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Coral (40 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Sard (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears his silver hair up. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the south were limited. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp.