Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scythe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, marred by teas. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Charles was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and many goblins want him driven away

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1700 pp. Black pearl (300 gp). Rose (60 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Malachite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. She keeps her golden hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Body Guard for the past few years.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 17000 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Jet (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He carries with him a set of scythes, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Healer.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Coral (60 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rose (80 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair is still thick. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is a Carpenter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the west to a Carpenter, John learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shamil grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, grey cloak. She carries with her a set of shields on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. Her golden hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Morana enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available he will default to his glaive, and he perpetually has his glaive ready. His brown hair is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1100 pp. Golden pearl (160 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.