Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Baern was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. 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: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 40 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. She is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and tan handkerchief worn on her right side. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Meena was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Jade (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a violet costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 22000 sp. Iolite (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

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. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and he is greedy

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Just what you see.