Description: He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vondal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 9000 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'4" and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born in a small forest village. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Adventurer. She sports golden long hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a Miller, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Adventurer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 pp.

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 a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Her hair is golden and very short. She has blue eyes.

Personality: Hugolina speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Hugolina is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1200 pp. Banded agate (8 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Coral (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His purple hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, In love, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has scarlet crest. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Rivaan was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rivaan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's in love; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 12000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp).

Description: This woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Mara was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Jet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.