Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is chestnut and very short. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and prefers to wear flannel. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Matilda has worked very hard to control her curse. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, brown shirt, and grey tie. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 8000 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Coral (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Jade (130 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Sard (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She found a children's book about a Gnome 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Coral (60 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her red hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Quilla studied abroad. Quilla abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 pp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp).

Description: 4'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has wavy black hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Engong hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Engong was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 pp. Jet (40 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Jade (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment and is in decent physical shape. His head has been shaved. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Medium magic item.