Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is chestnut and very short. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Heian was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Fletcher. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Rose (50 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his black eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in the north. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

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

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 50 gp. Peridot (60 gp).

Description: She wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. Her hair is short and auburn. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Ahlyssa was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Hunter, but she was a colossal failure. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Shepherd for the past few years.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His black crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 370 gp.