Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Veloptima embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Veloptima was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. After a long history of fighting, Veloptima and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She is a Mortician first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Mortician. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mortician.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

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

Possessions: 400 sp. White pearl (60 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, black shirt, and tan tie and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Berrian grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Miner; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 sp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small brown clips. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Locksmith business.

History: Millicent was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Naeris was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Eye agate (13 gp).