Description: He wears a blue coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He carries with him a set of flails, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Umpen hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Umpen was born the youngest of three triplets. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Umpen's homeland. Umpen decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fierce yellow eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Beast liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: Standing 5'3", this woman wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has wavy brown hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Drenna was born with her father's beautiful face. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a blue coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. 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: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 230 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is a Assassin first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.