Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a large red jacket. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She keeps her red hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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: Many dire rats want her driven away; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Family, Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Alexandrite (300 gp).

Description: This malnourished man dresses like a well dressed Engraver does. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Dimble isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Engraver. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 15000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor, she is not a threatening figure. Her golden hair is lengthy. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Miner they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Butcher, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Family, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She dresses like a well dressed Performer does. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Performer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Performer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new performer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'1" and muscular, this western woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Shipwright arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 15000 sp.