Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and she perpetually has her axe ready. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Avice was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She is mildly Half-Orc supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Secretive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a violet shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a Sculptor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He's also a talented Sculptor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Fisher. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a great chef.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'0" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is red and curly. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Nim hails from a village terrorized by illithids. 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 Ruler. He has achieved small success as a Ruler.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Amethyst (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This malnourished man sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has shaved his head bald. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Ur-Lasu was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Ur-Lasu abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She is an epitome of beauty. She sports white long hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 cp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'7". He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. His golden hair is cut short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Simon will drive conversation. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He got into the Performer business at a young age. Simon was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Performer. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: An older man who wears a violet tunic with pastel highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair is braided into rings. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Just what you see.