Description: A middle-aged man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and is pretty ugly. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Raer isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Crown-heir hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Silk rope.

Description: This western man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has a crush on the local bounty hunter

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars, he is not a threatening figure. His white crest is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are red.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 250 gp. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: A 4'9" western man, he wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Theriatis studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp).

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her golden hair is still thick. She is baby faced.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Grai fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 40 pp. Chrysoberyl (50 gp).