Description: A moderately attractive man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a green and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vassago studied abroad. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: Azurite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Sard (30 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her silver hair is braided into rings. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Elizabeth was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep green spinel (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Jet (40 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Rose (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 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.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. Her hair is black and curly. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her broad tan hat.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses like a well dressed Actor does. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His first spouse was a Priest, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Military, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Rose (30 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Jade (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Lia alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Jet (120 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. The war was a terrible time for her, and Audhild does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Audhild grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Audhild was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has worked as a Shepherd like her mother before her.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 pp. Jasper (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a black coat with green slacks. She has wavy red hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She got into the Engraver business at a young age. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Jet (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Coral (140 gp).