Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a pickaxe, but if one is not available he will default to his bow. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Skak was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a jeweler and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Jade (50 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'5" and dresses like a well dressed Ruler does. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his monstrous two handed axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Gardain hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Jet (40 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears baggy blue pantaloons and a tan scarf. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: The child of a Brewer, who enjoyed hunting, Naal was taken on many hunting expeditions. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He bought a warhammer and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is content; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has done his best to style his yellow fur to look like a famous performer. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tiefling culture. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Flame was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Flame was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 4000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He carries with him a set of maces on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His white hair is lengthy. He has silver eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rose (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a black tunic with white highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His blue hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are white and beady.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Spice Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Cairn was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to be a navigator again

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Persistence, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.