Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'5" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. 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: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears brown trousers with green and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has chestnut hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. A true patriot, Theodoric would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

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. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He's also a talented Ploughman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 700 pp. Deep green spinel (160 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a simple black robe with tan stripes complete with hood. She is portly but not overly obese. Her gold crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, In love. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Amber (90 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His black hair is cut short. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Human compassion.

Flaws: Greedy, Shy, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Coral (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Rose (80 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Adventurer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Smoking abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 pp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Orla was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is dark red and curly. His white eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Pelaios's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Gifted from a young age, Pelaios studied abroad. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Gardener work with an outfit from a few towns over. Gardener work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to be a barrister again

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Jade (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Jade (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Sard (50 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.