Description: An older man who wears baggy grey pantaloons and a red scarf, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is still thick. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Stableman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Robert fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1100 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man wears just a blue suit. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has moderate length golden hair. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. A true patriot, Tharivol would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Tharivol was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Assassin. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 800 pp. Tourmaline (90 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). White opal (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Sard (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Sard (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rose (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a very tight haircut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born into a rich family. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. 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: He is greedy; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, red shirt, and brown tie. She is physically well-built. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born in a small island village. She found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is her passion; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She carries a battered crossbow and tarnished shield as well. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a Layabout first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Jarana was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout 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 compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears long strands of sapphire and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths and is in decent physical shape. He has done his best to style his yellow fur to look like a famous performer. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Spring is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Spring hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His first spouse was a Body Guard, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 11000 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Coral (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). White opal (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.