Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly bastard swords and swords. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Alvyn embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. A true patriot, Alvyn would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Alvyn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Being a Stylist kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 cp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp).

Description: She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her auburn hair is cut short. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of a Guard, who enjoyed hunting, Meriele was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Meriele took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up greatsword and armor she uses now. She bought a greatsword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a ceremonial dagger on his belt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His ears are large.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nim fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His fur is yellow and very short. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Passionate, Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Red spinel (110 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His head has been shaved. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 900 sp.