Description: She stands about 4'0" and dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a white coat with pastel slacks. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her silver hair is long and unkept. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Torbera embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Through the years after Torbera was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Torbera's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Torbera and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1300 pp. Carnelian (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has red hair. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Alvyn was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Alvyn abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1200 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His first spouse was a Ruler, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is greedy

Flaws: Cynical, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears skinny pants and wears a tan and white robe with the hood down. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1200 pp. Moss agate (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Star ruby (1100 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.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her auburn hair is lengthy. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Tordrid is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Tordrid abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Interpreter. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Emma was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, In love, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.