Description: This man wears a red coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a black collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He keeps his long green crest kept up in a rat tail. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: He is a Body Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Arjhan liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Body Guard for hire.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Sard (60 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 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.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is blonde and curly. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 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 (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His chestnut hair is still thick. He wears an eyepatch.

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 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His first spouse was a Miller, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1100 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her blue hair is knotted and matted. Her silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Rieta was born with her mother's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She struck the Cartwright job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 5000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'7", this woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her white hair is still thick. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Lezre lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She worked as a nervous Cook and found it very stressful. She has achieved small success as a Cook.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a Laborer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He struck the Scribe job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He's in love; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp).