Description: This woman wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a trident on her belt. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears a grey shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and carries nunchakus. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His black eyes peer out from beneath his small green hat.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Greedy, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Pyntle isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. After a long history of fighting, Pyntle and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 140 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp). 4 Thunderstones.

Description: She stands about 5'7" and wears baggy grey pantaloons and a red scarf. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 800 sp. Golden pearl (150 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and violet handkerchief worn on his left side. He has moderate length brown hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Berrian was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 sp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has done his best to style his gold crest to look like a famous performer. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Shamash was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (50 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears dull green sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shortbow, just in case. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Azzakh was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: This woman typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her right hand. She has wavy auburn hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a great chef.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 70 gp.