Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His tied-back hair is brown. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 900 pp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Rose (60 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Rose (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Azurite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a black and white robe with the hood down. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has no hair. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

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 couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 pp. Amber (130 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Sard (20 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Onyx (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her shortbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. Her hair is chestnut and very short. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Melissa was raised in a hard working conservative environment. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Deep green spinel (150 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Rose (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Sard (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). White opal (800 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp).

Description: Standing 6'7", this man dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His crest is silver and very short. This red eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Farmer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and violet workpants. Her shirt is yellow, and she wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. 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: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He sports a flattop hair cut. His half smiles and silver eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She is physically well-built. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.