Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a hunchback. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker violet hat.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the north to a Beggar, Conrad learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal (1200 gp). Amber (100 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). White pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. Her red hair is wavy and long. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is a great chef.

History: Anne lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 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). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 pp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Carter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 900 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He likes to wear green tank tops with blue pants. His white crest is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and he's in love

Ideals: Gifted, Joker. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a grey shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and black pants. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. To her fellows she 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: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her childhood dream was to be a Stylist, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 13000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman wears bulky brown painted plate armor. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Morana isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She got into the Masseuse business at a young age. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She's also a talented Layabout, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 10000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.