Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nissa grew up listening to her father's many stories. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is greedy; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Jet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with blue slacks. He has wavy red crest. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a Masseuse, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Jade (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp).

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Sarah was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She's also a talented Bellfounder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Jet (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Coral (60 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Zircon (30 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. With wild golden hair. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Slave Trader hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She bought a shield and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his copper crest in a pixie cut. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a green cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. His copper crest is unkempt and raggedy. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 94. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this northern woman wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a hand crossbow on her belt. She has no crest. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Ruloth wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She also has developed a complete distrust of the Actor profession.

History: She got into the Mortician business at a young age. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ruloth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). White opal (1400 gp).