Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His chestnut hair is still thick. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. The war was a terrible time for him, and Nelkin does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born in the west. When Nelkin reached his early adolescence his Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. 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: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Server

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 18000 gp. Jade (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Amber (150 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Jet (150 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Krakhorn studied abroad. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 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). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears just a violet suit. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gunter was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Gunter was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Sard (60 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: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears bulky green painted plate armor. Her hair is dark red and curly. Her black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in the south to a Tanner, Anakis learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red garnet (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. She wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. She has a hunchback. She has wavy silver hair. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Elven compassion.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'5" western woman, she wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Naivara was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver ewer (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 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 (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.