Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Rurik lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Rose (40 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Amber (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'6", this woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has done her best to style her silver crest to look like a famous performer. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. She tends to her Doctor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Expand her business; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Ur-Dag 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: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Tanner. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 pp. Canary diamond (8000 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Sard (40 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her red hair is heavily combed to the right. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rose (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Jade (150 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Peridot (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1600 pp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Jet (140 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Sard (70 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Sard (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in an above average manner. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Darrak's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is an amazing painter.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Darrak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'6" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has moderate length blonde hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born in the north to a Performer, Geva learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Performer. She tends to her Performer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Miner again; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 9000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.