Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Eberk hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears her blonde hair down. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She was born in the north. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She tends to her Servant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and expand her business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 sp. Jasper (20 gp). 8 Acid flasks.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His golden hair is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. 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 he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'4" when asserting himself. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His green eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker blue hat.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Frouse lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.