Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and a wedding ring on her left hand. With bright brown hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. After coming to the age of reason, Mardnab took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a slave trader again

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Jet (140 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She is baby faced.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Artin is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star ruby (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Caeldrim isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Caeldrim grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 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 wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Miner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She is content; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Military, Poor, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Pink pearl (50 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Coral (50 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Obsidian (9 gp).

Description: Standing 6'7", this man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His silver crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He uses divination through singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ghesh studied abroad. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Ghesh alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to goblins.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 7000 gp. Emerald (400 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Coral (50 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Jet (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp).

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and carries pickaxes. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in the south. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Citrine (40 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male is dressed in an above average manner. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is auburn and curly. He has blue eyes and a red hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Hunter. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Wiggan hails from a village terrorized by brigands. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He's also a talented Sculptor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp).