Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His crest, while still mostly green, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. 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: He is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: An older man who wears a fancy blue suit, he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His purple hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has white eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Merihim will drive conversation. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Merihim grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Merihim. After a long history of fighting, Merihim and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Bolhild will drive conversation. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the north. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying north to reunite her family. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 30 gp. White pearl (120 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Ulfgar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He became a Butcher soon after.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to be a detective again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 20 gp.