Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). 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: Money/treasure; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Nutae hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Nutae was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Armorer. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Amber (100 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has wavy blonde hair. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 23. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Coral (90 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Amber (90 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She wears her silver hair up. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Veloptima is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Veloptima hails from a village terrorized by brigands. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Veloptima alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and many brigands want her driven away

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 15000 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a hunchback. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in the south to a Guard, Orsik learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. He has a very tight haircut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Peren was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Fisher. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Coral (70 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.