Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He has a hunchback. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents were killed by drow in a raid when he was still a young child. The drow captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 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: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Crampernap grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 7000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a brown scarf. His dark red hair is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: Melech hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Melech was born the youngest of three triplets. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 pp. Iolite (60 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Coral (160 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Moonstone (60 gp).

Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Chad was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He's also a talented Spy, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium 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. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she is typically in her Guard uniform. She has no hair. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Born in the west to a Guard, Tana learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She's also a talented Painter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and doesn't want to be a guard and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).