Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He usually wears his grey robe and has his hand crossbow always slung over his shoulder. His black hair is singed and shortened. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. After coming to the age of reason, Chad took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp).

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her white hair is still thick. She has violet eyes and a tan hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. A true patriot, Shamil would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jet (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

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 lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. A gifted student he started as a Hunter, but he got bored and became a Beggar. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 pp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing a long, green cloak. Her crest is copper and very short. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Gifted from a young age, Biri studied abroad. A gifted student she started as a Laborer, but she got bored and became a Server. She became a Server soon after.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to be a laborer again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She is baby faced.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is a great chef.

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 necromantic talents. She's also a talented Carpenter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and balancing her hectic life and new sage responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 pp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Rose (60 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Citrine (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear flannel. He has wavy golden hair. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 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 (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her white fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.