Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His scarlet crest is singed and shortened. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a Banker, his father struggled to pay the bills. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Persistence, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are amber.

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. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears baggy black pantaloons and a blue scarf. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Jet (80 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 120 gp.