Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her ears are large.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born in the east. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 5'0" eastern woman, she wears a blue tunic with brown highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When Vaina reached her early adolescence her Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 sp. Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'9". He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 10 pp. Sardonyx (60 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A gifted student he started as a Navigator, but he got bored and became a Glassblower. 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: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 sp.