Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is silver and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Qualen was born with his father's beautiful face. Qualen liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He's also a talented Knight, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to be a knight again

Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 pp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Rose (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Rose (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing her hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Shy, Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 900 pp. Pink diamond (3000 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Rose (50 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Rose (50 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Jade (160 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Jade (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. Her orange fur is matted, messy, and big. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Marshal. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. His black crest is singed and shortened. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Interpreter. Nykkan 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Amber (160 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tan shirt with thin green vertical stripes and white pants, and he perpetually has his sai ready. He wears his golden hair up. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Artistic, Gifted, Logical. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1100 pp. Red spinel (110 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Rose (50 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kilia studied abroad. She 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. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a black collared shirt and pastel pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. He is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Racist, Mundane. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.