Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His first spouse was a Bookbinder, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bookbinder they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Server, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2700 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His blonde hair is cut short. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Priest arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears professional attire. Her hair is brown and curly. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Willow 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. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Banker. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 5000 gp. Pink pearl (100 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and dresses like a well dressed Scribe does. She wears her red fur down. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes drow are coming to abduct people. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She found a children's book about a Tabaxi Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. 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: Many drow want her driven away; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 10000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has moderate length silver hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 11000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a hunchback. His white hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a flail, but if one is not available he will default to his crossbow, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'3" when asserting himself. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He worked as a nervous Adventurer and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Adventurer responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Sard (70 gp). Jet (110 gp).