Description: An older man who wears a simple black robe with tan stripes complete with hood, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

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 inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a longbow on his belt. He is portly but not overly obese. His fur is cinnamon and curly. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Beast will drive conversation. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Beast was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Sard (60 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears a blue vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her blue boots flare out at the collars, marred by teas. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Shamil was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amber (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Amber (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She sports blonde long hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bricklayer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bricklayer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has a very tight haircut. His ears are large.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a blue coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Ellyjoybell was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ellyjoybell was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 11000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Theriatis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Dilettante. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Eye agate (7 gp).