Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear flannel. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nordak embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Rose (40 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is golden and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is an amazing painter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Curran studied abroad. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a pastel cloak and cross-gartered black stockings, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His white fur has been sun bleached extensively. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Banded agate (12 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her orange fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Priest arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has achieved small success as a Priest.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and pastel handkerchief worn on his right side, he is not a threatening figure. His white fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 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: The light-skinned woman stands 5'8" and prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. Her chestnut hair is cut short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Rosalind was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp).