Description: A 3'4" northern man, he wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longsword, but if one is not available he will default to his nunchaku. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born into a rich family. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and he perpetually has his mace ready. His red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Kugáluga has worked very hard to control his curse. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He carries with him a set of swords on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His hair is long and golden with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lamlis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a Dyer, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to protect his home

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 cp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His brown hair is still thick. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 31. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Mindartis was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp.