Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears his red hair down. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born to a Cartwright, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Iados took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up bastard sword and armor he uses now. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. She has wavy blonde hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Jarsali was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Monk, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears long strands of amethyst and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Menny was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Through the years after Conrad was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Conrad's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 sp.