Description: He wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a very tight haircut. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Umpen hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a Jeweler, his father struggled to pay the bills. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She stands about 3'0" and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has moderate length golden hair. She has green eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She found a children's book about a Gnome Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 18000 cp. 1 Silk rope. 1 Silver holy symbol. 1 Superior lock.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has a hunchback. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Locksmith; and she would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A 3'7" eastern man, he is wearing a long, blue cloak. His hair is auburn and very short. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 45000 sp. Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She dresses like a well dressed Tailor does. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears her gold crest down. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 3200 sp.