Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. After a long history of fighting, Ghash and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: This southern woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her silver hair is lengthy. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Born to a Healer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a black tunic with red highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His copper crest is unkempt and raggedy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tiefling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tiefling doctor. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to tiefling people

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Military, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 5'11". She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and her gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. She wears her blue hair up. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines white.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Cook but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 800 pp. Carnelian (20 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Carnelian (20 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.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear flannel. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Nurkara was born the youngest of three triplets. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 900 pp. Fire opal (1600 gp). Sard (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her brown hair is cut short. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

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. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. After a long history of fighting, Rose and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.