Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is portly but not overly obese. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Jet (50 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his small blue hat.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Peren was born the youngest of three triplets. Through the years after Peren was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Peren's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Peren and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a grey vest and prefers white and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She carries a battered club and tarnished hammer as well. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 3'4", this man 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 blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Warryn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Warryn 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 13000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She tends to her Adventurer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive, Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears an entirely black suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of a Slave Trader, who enjoyed hunting, Vorka was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Vorka took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up bastard sword and armor she uses now. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bellfounder.

Motivation: To be a Slave Trader again.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is mildly Gnome supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Quilla was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.