Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it, marred by chocolates. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Hematite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair is long and unkept. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Jade (40 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Sard (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. His long scarlet crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her yellow fur is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: Flame hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mercenary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Rose (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her hair is black and very short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 pp.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. During her travels, Elama and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Elama discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Elama fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and she perpetually has her monstrous two handed axe ready. Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Spy business.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. After coming to the age of reason, Hecat took it upon herself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spy for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.