Description: Standing 5'9", this man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are silver.

Personality: Nicor hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Jade (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears long strands of ruby and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His childhood dream was to be a Doctor, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and balancing his hectic life and new painter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has no hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. Ea is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Ea was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Jet (130 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a fancy black suit. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His crest is gold and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sculptor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sculptor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has chestnut hair. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Pikar took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up longbow and armor he uses now. He bought a longbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, grey cloak. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

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. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Fire opal (800 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'3" and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Thradal was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1300 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.