Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His blonde hair is long and unkept. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson white hat.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gildmak isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. After a long history of fighting, Gildmak and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: She is a mite stocky and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Tawna was born on a far southern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Masseuse. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Gifted, Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Architect but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Tordek was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, 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 Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a green vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her green boots flare out at the collars. Her white crest, when down, is lengthy. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. After months of barely getting by, Pyxrin managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Malachite (12 gp).