Description: He likes to wear tan tank tops with blue pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Alston isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's in love; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He enjoys reading and quiet.

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. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She carries with her a set of shields on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Nalaed's homeland. Nalaed decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nalaed fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: This woman is wearing a long, white cloak. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her top white hat.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Barkeep arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Half-Plate.