Description: This younger middle-aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His tied-back hair is auburn. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lewis grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Lewis abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Amber (130 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery, and he perpetually has his shortspear ready. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Gormogord was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a knight again

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a white coat with pastel slacks. Her cinnamon fur is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Dagger was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her childhood dream was to be a Doctor, but she was a colossal failure. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Miller.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Citrine (30 gp). White opal (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and usually wears his black robe and has his quarterstaff always slung over his shoulder. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. 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 a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Amber (60 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned female dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born in the west. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants, and is pretty ugly. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Racist, Insane. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Paela is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her first spouse was a Bookbinder, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Nature, Mentor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.