Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to protect his home

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 110 gp. Sard (40 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Eberdeb was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Monk, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Gnome Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears dull tan sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed longsword, just in case. She sports blonde long hair. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: This woman wears baggy grey pantaloons and a black scarf. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Actor. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 Actor. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Actor.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 14000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.