Description: 4'7" and muscular, this western man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. After a long history of fighting, Naeris and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2200 sp.

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.