Description: He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. He is physically well-built. His hair is golden and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Rurik hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears his auburn hair down. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Cockaby's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. She has golden hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Nora hails from a village terrorized by drow. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and many drow want her driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1800 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His red hair is still thick. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Igden studied abroad. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 11000 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp).

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Neega hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Coral (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Amber (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His silver hair is braided into rings. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Religious, Military, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 13000 gp. Sard (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has silver hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eye agate (15 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.