Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Knight. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Alston embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Knight arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 pp. Carnelian (30 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has moderate length auburn hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Rose (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Jet (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her silver crest is long and unkept. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her feathered black hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She bought a crossbow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the north to a Detective, Nicholas learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He's also a talented Animal Trainer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Rose (40 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Jet (150 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp).

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She is physically well-built. She has done her best to style her blue crest to look like a famous performer. Her red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Pink pearl (150 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His silver hair is still thick. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Baz hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 7000 gp. White pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Jade (130 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 3'3", this man prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Lazy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1100 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.