Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His auburn hair is cut short. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1500 pp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

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. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 12000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears bulky red painted plate armor. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Spy first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He uses divination through singing.

History: Kelter was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Azurite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Joan's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear flannel. His blonde hair is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Ribbles has worked very hard to control his curse. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her silver hair is cut short. She is baby faced.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Shanairla will drive conversation. 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: She was raised by priests from a young age. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 11000 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Jade (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His head has been shaved. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.