Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears a colorful flower in his gray fur. He has yellow eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Serpent was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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. Serpent 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 nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Bookbinder they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Carpenter, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Sard (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Rose (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Sard (50 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears professional attire. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a Priest first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is an amazing painter.

History: Born in the north to a Priest, Menny learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. 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. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 9000 gp. Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Azurite (8 gp). White opal (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Sard (50 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman usually wears her blue robe and has her shortspear always slung over her shoulder and is in decent physical shape. She wears her black hair down. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. After a long history of fighting, Roywyn and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1100 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His bronze crest, when down, is lengthy. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gifted student he started as a Painter, but he got bored and became a Architect. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and doesn't want to be a architect and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He carries with him a set of whips, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Coral (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Coral (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the left. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

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. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red garnet (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.