Description: A moderately attractive man, he is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. His black 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 almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 12000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Rose (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'1" and muscular, this eastern woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is long and white with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Spice Merchant. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: The child of a Shipwright, who enjoyed hunting, Dee was taken on many hunting expeditions. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Dee has worked very hard to control her curse. She struck the Spice Merchant job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Coral (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Azurite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 4'8" and wears a blue collared shirt and grey skirt. She accessorizes with a red scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Shanairla was born on a far western desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Engraver. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson green hat.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In her 15th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anakis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 12000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Coral (40 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Amber (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'8". She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and her gloved hand is found clutching a warhammer. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Locksmith. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a white vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars. She carries with her a set of pickaxes on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tagga fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Jade (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Rose (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Rose (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Rose (30 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.