Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is mildly Gnome supremacist, though he does not identify as such. The war was a terrible time for him, and Burgell does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Burgell and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane, Racist, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a dyer again

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 140 gp. Silver pearl (120 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears professional attire. Her silver crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. She moved out west to avoid the crime she committed. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: She stands about 6'0" and has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has no hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Nemeia hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 13000 cp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on his belt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His fur is cut close to his head. His yellow eyes peer out from beneath his feathered pastel hat.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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 was born into a rich family. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Slave Trader. He has achieved small success as a Slave Trader.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: He wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 9000 cp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Gunter was born with his mother's beautiful face. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He is typically in his Adventurer uniform. He carries with him a set of greatswords, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has red fur. He has a dull look in his yellow eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born in a small forest village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Five took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up greatsword and armor he uses now. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Adventurer for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.