Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Qualen embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. Her hair is long and black with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and is pretty ugly. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He got into the Sellsword business at a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He struck the Sellsword job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Sellsword responsibilities is difficult; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a pastel shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and green pants. His orange fur, when down, is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a sword on her belt. Her head has been shaved. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Volen isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Volen grew up listening to her father's many stories. Volen abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Volen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 14000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has done her best to style her white crest to look like a famous performer. She has gold eyes.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: He is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His brass crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Arjhan will drive conversation. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 pp.