Description: She wears suspenders and yellow workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. She carries a battered shortspear and tarnished bow as well. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Avice was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Avice fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with black slacks. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He refers to his adoptive mother 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: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. His first spouse was a Barrister, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His scarlet crest is long and unkept. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Bidreked has worked very hard to control his curse. During his travels, Bidreked and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Bidreked discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Bidreked fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 22000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a green shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her black hair is braided into rings. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Carpenter. She's also a talented Marshal, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Carpenter and was forced into it by her family; and to be a marshal again

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student he started as a Butcher, but he got bored and became a Bricklayer. He tends to his Bricklayer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 7000 gp. Amethyst (60 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in an above average manner. His orange fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Trail hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

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

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

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military, In love. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Amber (150 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Sard (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Hematite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His brown hair is braided into rings. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).