Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the east to a Crown-heir, Nelkin learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and tan handkerchief worn on her right side. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her sickle, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a violet vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her violet boots flare out at the collars. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. Her hair is short and auburn. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 30 gp. Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has done his best to style his rusty crest to look like a famous performer. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Debt. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 10000 sp. Coral (160 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Jade (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.