Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Valanthe isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Valanthe abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red spinel (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She keeps her long dark red hair kept up in a rat tail. Her white eyes peer out from beneath her broad green hat.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'4". She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her black crest is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Jasper (30 gp).

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears an eyepatch.

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. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Snagog was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Red garnet (120 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and is pretty ugly. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she's in love

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Citrine (80 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Black pearl (300 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: This man is bedraggled and starved. He tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears his brown hair down. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Layabout hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Layabout and was forced into it by his family; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1200 pp. 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 woman is tall and muscular. She likes to wear brown tank tops with green skirt. She has moderate length brown hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Gillyd took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 10000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Hematite (16 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.