Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is black and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Violet garnet (400 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: Runty and weak-looking, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Jet (50 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. His white hair is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his silver eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Amnon was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1600 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears tattered old clothes. Her hair is brown and curly. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a simple green robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His purple hair is smooth and relatively long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 15. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Revenge; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp).

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her fur, while still mostly gray, has prominent grey streaks. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Smoking speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the south to a Hunter, Smoking learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Smoking alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Hunter for hire.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Dimble does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a Knight, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. 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: He feels kind of lost in life; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp).