Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His golden hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. Soveliss enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Soveliss grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She tends to wear a large tan jacket. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly falchions and crossbows. She has wavy red crest. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his dark red hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dreali studied abroad. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 sp. Jade (70 gp).