Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. His silver eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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. Cressel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 9000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to be a animal trainer again

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His tied-back hair is chestnut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the north to a Sailor, Pallabar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His first spouse was a Masseuse, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp).

Description: An older man who is typically in his Blacksmith uniform, he is not a threatening figure. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nim studied abroad. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 9000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. She is an epitome of beauty. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Norman was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Norman's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 10000 gp. Hematite (13 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Jet (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Azurite (13 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears an entirely red suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Nedda was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student she started as a Miner, but she got bored and became a Animal Trainer. She has achieved small success as a Animal Trainer.

Motivation: To be a Miner again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.