Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is a Interpreter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jak grew up listening to his father's many stories. Jak 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sard (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Hematite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her rapier, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Vicky was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 13000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears long strands of ruby and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has no hair. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

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

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Oppleby isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 15000 gp. Amber (140 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Sard (30 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Jade (140 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Bricklayer who has hired him part-time. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has wavy brass crest. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, In love. Occupation: Knight

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

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.