Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His red hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Architect but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue sapphire (900 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears long strands of sapphire and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His black fur is knotted and matted. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is an amazing painter.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His childhood dream was to be a Miner, but he was a colossal failure. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Jet (130 gp). Rose (40 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Malachite (11 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears tattered old clothes. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her dark red hair is still thick. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Criella grew up listening to her mother's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Jet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Sard (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his sickle with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His gray fur is greasy and uncared for. 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 considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. A true patriot, River would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. River was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to protect his home

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She keeps her long white hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her white eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 400 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has no hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shax was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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: She feels kind of lost in life; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has no hair. He has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Nicor was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).