Description: This western woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her tied-back hair is black. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Vadania hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 50 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears dull blue sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. He sports a flattop hair cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Eldon embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 700 sp. Blue quartz (11 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears professional attire. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Persistence, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His crest is silver, silky, and of moderate length. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ghesh studied abroad. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Banded agate (16 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She is typically in her Mercenary uniform. She carries a battered spear and tarnished kukri as well. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her childhood dream was to be a Spice Merchant, but she was a colossal failure. She has worked as a Mercenary like her mother before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 70 gp. Red spinel (100 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the right. She has violet eyes and a blue hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a great chef.

History: Born to a Shepherd, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 sp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears just a violet suit. He carries with him a set of rapiers on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Soveliss grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Persistence. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'7". He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His black hair is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Locksmith arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Locksmith. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 310 gp. Banded agate (7 gp).