Description: She tends to wear a large brown jacket. She carries with her a set of hand crossbows on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Nora was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 800 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'0". She is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and her gloved hand is found clutching a nunchaku. Her tied-back hair is blonde. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Elizabeth was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She then took over the family business and is one of the better Priest for hire.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 11000 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her black hair is heavily combed to the right. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His red crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Shamash's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Shamash was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Slave Trader. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'0" and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: Norman hails from a village terrorized by drow. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 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 (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp).

Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He's also a talented Sage, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 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 (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.