Description: 4'1" and muscular, this northern man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has no hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Map Maker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has styled her beige fur well, parting it to the left. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 140 gp. Jet (60 gp). 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this southern man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Aerdeth is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears bulky grey painted plate armor. He is an epitome of beauty. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He hates Dwarves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Nuraval was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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 became a Ruler soon after.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Breastplate.