Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Veloptima was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Rurik's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Rurik was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Sard (50 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Moss agate (14 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears long strands of sapphire and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her red hair is knotted and matted. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Arara was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He wears a violet armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Cory took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1300 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants. She wears a colorful flower in her blonde hair. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Sellsword arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She usually wears her black robe and has her warhammer always slung over her shoulder, and carries warhammers. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady white eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Orianna was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 500 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'10". He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His brown fur has been sun bleached extensively. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: The child of a Spy, who enjoyed hunting, Pelt was taken on many hunting expeditions. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.