Description: She is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. She tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has a hunchback. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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. Shax fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Amethyst (60 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Sard (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Sard (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her auburn hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Jade (160 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, white shirt, and tan tie. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. The war was a terrible time for him, and Rimple does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 3'4" southern man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born into a rich family. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 16000 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Elves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Quillathe was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has worked as a Weaver like her mother before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 10000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'0", this woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A freak accident while working with her Junk Dealer father left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1500 pp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Jade (60 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Jet (60 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).