Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He carries with him a set of lances on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His red hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mayor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 9000 gp. Malachite (11 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Jade (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and tan robe with the hood down. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his whip, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 pp. Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man wears dull blue sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bastard sword, just in case. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born to a Banker, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Tailor and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears a white small hat and white clothes. He has a hunchback. He has moderate length silver hair. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 75. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born in the west. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Jet (70 gp). Sard (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears suspenders and tan workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Bethrynna speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: The child of a Healer, who enjoyed hunting, Bethrynna was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her childhood dream was to be a Healer, but she was a colossal failure. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect her home

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1100 pp. Malachite (14 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Jade (150 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Amber (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Stableman born in the past three hundred years. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. 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 has achieved small success as a Stableman.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Military, Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal (1500 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Amber (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp).