Description: 6'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His crest, while still mostly copper, has prominent grey streaks. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Heskan studied abroad. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 12000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Rose (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Jet (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Zircon (40 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. 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 dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 pp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). White opal (800 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Amber (110 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His black hair is cut short. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

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 Dwarf in existence. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Jade (150 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Rose (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp).

Description: She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with blue slacks. She carries with her a set of longbows on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. She keeps her long gold crest kept up in a rat tail. She has red eyes and a black hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Hillanot was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Tailor for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 pp. Azurite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Coral (60 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Amber (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, yellow cloak. He is physically well-built. He has white hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 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: She has a missing left leg. She is wearing a long, brown cloak. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Banded agate (7 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Amber (140 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 11000 gp. Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Coral (140 gp).