Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a tan top hat and tan clothes. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Erky hails from a village terrorized by giants. Being born in the north, 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 north 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. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Logical, Athletic. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears baggy brown pantaloons and a green scarf. Her fur is yellow and curly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. After a long history of fighting, Flask and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is silver and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Insane, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has no hair. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her brown fur has been sun bleached extensively. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. After coming to the age of reason, Jade took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears just a black suit. Her silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1600 pp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Sard (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). White pearl (60 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears a simple green robe with grey stripes complete with hood. He is physically well-built. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He got into the Navigator business at a young age. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 900 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 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.