Description: This woman wears just a green suit. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. Her crest is brass and curly. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Jasper (20 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.

Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and is pretty ugly. He has a very tight haircut. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Elaim hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Elaim was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Architect. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 900 pp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Sard (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Sard (70 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Rose (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'2" and muscular, this eastern man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He has moderate length white hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Einkil embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp).

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are gold and catlike.

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 cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Marbas liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Herbalist.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and is wearing a long, black cloak. Her hair is black and very short. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1300 pp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He has a very tight haircut. He is baby faced.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When Trym reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a fancy blue suit. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Dyer. He became a Dyer soon after.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and expand his business

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Job, In love. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.