Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rurik fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears tattered old clothes. She sports chestnut long hair. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 sp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is dark but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student he started as a Stylist, but he got bored and became a Sage. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Religious, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'4" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, black shirt, and tan tie. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Racist, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 800 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has slicked back white hair. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of a Armorer, who enjoyed hunting, Xanaphia was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bowyer for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 160 gp. Red spinel (80 gp).