Description: This tall, slender man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his mace with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

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. When Astar reached his early adolescence his Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he has a crush on the local barber

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 pp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Jade (120 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She sports golden long hair. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a layabout again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 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 (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His beige fur, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: The child of a Doctor, who enjoyed hunting, Serpent was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle 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 island due to the painful memories there. Serpent took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up club and armor he uses now. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. Her white hair is thinning but still full. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Finellen studied abroad. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and she perpetually has her glaive ready. Her cinnamon fur is heavily combed to the right. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Seamstress but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. Trail was born on a far northern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Seamstress. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Addict, Terse. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He wears his brass crest up. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Mason

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 900 pp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Coral (120 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Rose (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Coral (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat, and is pretty ugly. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Fargrim was born the youngest of three triplets. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Server they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Miner, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.