Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blue stubble. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a hunchback. His hair is cut close to his head. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Xappan is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mason work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mason work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Mason soon after.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. Her orange fur is greasy and uncared for. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Blacksmith for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 230 gp. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, pastel shirt, and blue tie, and is pretty ugly. She has a very tight haircut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Jacoba speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to reunite with her old friends

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears baggy brown pantaloons and a white scarf. His cinnamon fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Fisher but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2300 sp.