Description: She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her yellow robe. She carries with her a set of kukris, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Elysande fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He carries with him a set of scimitars, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His black hair is cut short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Shoemaker profession.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 sp. Rose (60 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'1". She wears a blue coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Veloptima embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. The war was a terrible time for her, and Veloptima does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Veloptima has worked very hard to control her curse. After a long history of fighting, Veloptima and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 2'10" and muscular, this northern woman wears a worn and beaten armor. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has blue eyes and a white hat with a red feather.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 cp. Smoky quartz (80 gp).