Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Berrian is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Citrine (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Black opal (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Naivara alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. She worked as a nervous Bowyer and found it very stressful. She has worked as a Bowyer like her father before her.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1700 pp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She carries a battered spear and tarnished dagger as well. She wears her red hair down. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Quillathe was born with her father's beautiful face. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Rose (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Sard (30 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'2". She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes., and her gloved hand is found clutching a sword. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Stylist for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to reunite with her old friends

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he likes to wear black tank tops with brown pants. His dark red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has gleaming, smiling black eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 600 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp).