Description: This slender woman stands about 4'3". She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. The war was a terrible time for her, and Barbena does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Barbena has worked very hard to control her curse. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed, Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. Her white hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Baker. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Baker.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rose (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Jet (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He uses divination through singing.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Through the years after Osco was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Osco's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tan trousers with blue and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He carries with him a set of greataxes on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. His black hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Quarion was born with his father's beautiful face. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his bastard sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. He wears a colorful flower in his scarlet crest. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He bought a bastard sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 10000 gp. Sard (20 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a very tight haircut. 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 has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Hoglik enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hoglik was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Hoglik has worked very hard to control his curse. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 9000 gp. Emerald (700 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Born to a Shoemaker, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.