Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a black shirt with thin white vertical stripes and tan pants. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Rose (70 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Jade (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She is baby faced.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a yellow poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has moderate length golden hair. 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 hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Aramil hails from a village terrorized by giants. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Aramil was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Insomniac, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 10000 gp. Sard (50 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Amber (150 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Sard (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She very much looks the part of a Beggar. Her head has been shaved. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a body guard again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rose (70 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His childhood dream was to be a Stableman, but he was a colossal failure. He has worked as a Courier like his mother before him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Koeth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times and is in decent physical shape. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Tordek was born with his mother's beautiful face. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Forgetful, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 11000 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Sard (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Jade (160 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Onyx (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.