Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Gifted from a young age, Merihim studied abroad. While he appears to be a normal Tiefling, 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a tan shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and grey pants. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is mildly Gnome supremacist, though she does not identify as such. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 5000 gp. Star ruby (1000 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Amber (80 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: This man is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are white.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear flannel, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thervan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 pp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Jade (90 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Amber (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. A true patriot, Aelar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Military, Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

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

Possessions: 800 pp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Jet (40 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering her clean studded leather. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

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

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Syllin's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Syllin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She wants revenge against orcs; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 pp. Red garnet (120 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.