Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available he will default to his lance. His red hair is long and unkept. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears dull tan sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

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. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Theren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 900 pp. Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Jet (120 gp). Rose (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She very much looks the part of a Courier. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Ishte was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To be a Map Maker again.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Mundane, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. While she appears to be a normal Half-Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is dressed in an above average manner. He has styled his rusty crest well, parting it to the left. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. 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: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He's in love.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. She has amber eyes and a blue hat with a green feather.

Personality: Dara speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Dara has worked very hard to control her curse. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 11000 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, grey shirt, and green tie. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Through the years after Akoth was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Akoth's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp).