Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is dark but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. His silver hair is braided into rings. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

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. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Zaffrab alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Slave, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 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 (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears tattered old clothes. Her orange fur is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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 is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Interpreter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Rose (80 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 usually wears her tan robe and has her crossbow always slung over her shoulder. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Spy but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Jade (90 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Sard (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Amber (90 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her glaive with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the left. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Amber (130 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Rose (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Jet (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her head has been shaved. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Obsidian (13 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her quarterstaff with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her silver hair is long and unkept. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Manea alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 pp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with green slacks. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thorpe grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Thorpe was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.