Description: This younger middle-aged woman has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her lavender fur, when down, is lengthy. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her copper eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1100 pp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Rose (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is white, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vepar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a longbow on his belt. His head has been shaved. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ghash grew up listening to his father's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. 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 speaks before he thinks and is too direct. A true patriot, Gardain would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Sard (40 gp). Jet (120 gp). Sard (40 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a yellow poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). White pearl (150 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His gold crest is thinning but still full. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: Shedinn hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Shedinn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.