Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a tan shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and a wedding ring on his right hand. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. 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 is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. Alston enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Alston hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Alston alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Alston was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Revenge; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a fancy black dress. She sports chestnut long hair. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: The child of a Crown-heir, who enjoyed hunting, Brakka was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Brakka took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up halberd and armor she uses now. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: To be a Crown-heir again.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'5", this man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady silver eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has gray eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He became a Baker soon after.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Rose (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available he will default to his kukri. He is physically well-built. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His silver eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a very tight haircut. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

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 Halfling in existence. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

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

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 800 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his morningstar with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Krusk hails from a village terrorized by goblins. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He struck the Sailor job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.