Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Mindartis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She stands about 5'6" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has no hair. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Bune liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This woman wears tattered old clothes, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her blue hair is long and unkept. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. 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: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is a great chef.

History: Chem hails from a village terrorized by goblins. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Chem alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, marred by sweets. Her red hair is still thick. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has wavy auburn hair. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rurik grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Apothecary. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. 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 to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 150 gp. Deep green spinel (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is light but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Tordek has worked very hard to control his curse. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Terse, Selfish, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. She sports red long hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Baker but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.