Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a black armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. His silver hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Amber (120 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Amber (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length brass crest. Her ears are large.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Scribe mother left her crippled. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat, and carries swords. Her crest, while still mostly green, has prominent grey streaks. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Surina hails from a village terrorized by orcs. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Surina was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 700 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Her first spouse was a Doctor, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her golden hair is lengthy. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is mildly Half-Orc supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lagazi grew up listening to her mother's many stories. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Racist, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Malachite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She tends to wear a large blue jacket. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: He stands about 4'4" and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He is a Deep Scion in disguise. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.