Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is dark but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He wears professional attire. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He has blue eyes and a blue hat with a white feather.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Qualen was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Qualen was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Qualen decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His white fur is greasy and uncared for. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 sp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Baker. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This eastern woman dresses like a well dressed Apothecary does. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. She has brown eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears white trousers with blue and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has worked as a Blacksmith like his mother before him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a locksmith again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 120 gp.