Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a spear on her belt, and carries spears. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. Vani was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Vani decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vani fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: An older man who wears many layers of old clothing at all times, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a barrister again

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A 3'3" northern man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is red and curly. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Jabbie embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Jabbie has worked very hard to control his curse. After a long history of fighting, Jabbie and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 600 sp. Red spinel (70 gp).

Description: He wears a green coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brass crest, when down, is lengthy. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Direcris's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is content

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Deep green spinel (80 gp).