Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He wears bulky tan painted plate armor. He has a hunchback. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Erky enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

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. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Rose (20 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Jet (150 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Aelar was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

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

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Family, Nature, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She carries with her a set of whips, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sellsword work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sellsword work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she has a crush on the local mayor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Blue diamond (2000 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Jet (160 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'7". He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a bow on his belt. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a Barrister first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Fax is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Fax lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has worked as a Barrister like his father before him.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Jade (100 gp).

Description: This man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is silver and very short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 7000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His black hair is thinning but still full. His fierce black eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Bather profession.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Through the years after Balam was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Balam's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: He's in love; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 15000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A freak accident while working with her Jeweler father left her crippled. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp).