Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a lance on his belt. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 800 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He keeps his long rusty crest kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: Direcris speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Direcris was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has moderate length auburn hair. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Borun was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Mercenary, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and black robe with the hood down. He has chestnut hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. 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: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are white and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Thamuz wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 north. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His black crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Nykkan hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; 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: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 50 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 sp. 2 Holy water.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born in the south. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Malquis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 sp.