Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears his dark red hair down. His skin is flawless and his white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Zepar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1100 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Gold music box (2000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He has wavy golden hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Hugh was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Slave, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 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 (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears bulky grey painted plate armor. She is portly but not overly obese. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Marastyr hails from a village terrorized by goblins. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful, Greedy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a simple red robe with tan stripes complete with hood. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. Her hair is golden and curly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She got into the Dilettante business at a young age. When Waywocket reached her early adolescence her Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has achieved small success as a Dilettante.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 800 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 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 (20 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp).

Description: She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She carries with her a set of sais, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 pp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Jet (60 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.