Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and he perpetually has his warhammer ready. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Theren lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2200 pp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Amber (120 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Amber (120 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Jet (120 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Rose (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Jade (120 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This southern woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her black hair is singed and shortened. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Menny's homeland. Menny decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. With wild brown hair. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mella studied abroad. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a longsword on her belt, and carries longswords. She has brown hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born in the north. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this eastern woman very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Soveliss was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Soveliss took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up rapier and armor he uses now. After a long history of fighting, Soveliss and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 9000 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Sard (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.