Description: She is in excellent shape and is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and violet handkerchief worn on her left side. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She hates Gnomes with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. 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: The child of a Bookbinder, who enjoyed hunting, Carlin was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Carlin never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, In love. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has blonde hair. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Jade (40 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a simple black robe with violet stripes complete with hood. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. The war was a terrible time for him, and Baz does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: The child of a Soapmaker, who enjoyed hunting, Baz was taken on many hunting expeditions. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Coral (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Emerald (800 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'3" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His cinnamon fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Jade was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 north. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1900 pp. Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: Gifted from a young age, Pelaios studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 10000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has white hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Painter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the south to a Painter, Astar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 Painter. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a tailor again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Jade (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She carries a battered lance and tarnished kukri as well. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of a Painter, who enjoyed hunting, Vadania was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Red spinel (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Rose (40 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Coral (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.