Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Naeris will drive conversation. 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: 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 Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1 Disguise kit.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His tied-back hair is silver. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A gifted student he started as a Tailor, but he got bored and became a Spy. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 sp. Jet (70 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the east. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 100 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man very much looks the part of a Fortune-teller, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born in a small forest village. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has achieved small success as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, In love, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. 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: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: Just what you see.