Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to protect his home

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and carries shields. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A freak accident while working with his Shipwright father left him crippled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 80 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sage. She has wavy blonde hair. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her broad tan hat.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Cumpen embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Cumpen was born on a far western mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Sage. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 220 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). 2 Holy water.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is dressed in an above average manner. Her silver hair is lengthy. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Banded mail.