Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and is pretty ugly. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her white hair is heavily combed to the left. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 90 gp. 3 Acid flasks.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He wears a fancy grey suit. He is physically well-built. He has moderate length blonde hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kildrak studied abroad. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and carries hammers. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Bhevek hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He got into the Scribe business at a young age. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. He has achieved small success as a Scribe.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 cp.