Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. The war was a terrible time for him, and Dain does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Dain was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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: He is greedy; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his flail, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His white hair is thinning but still full. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Glim embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and balancing his hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. She has wavy blonde hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Elysande speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She worked as a nervous Ploughman and found it very stressful. She has worked as a Ploughman like her father before her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Ploughman responsibilities is difficult; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman is dressed in earthy colors with a green and grey handkerchief worn on her right side. Her crest is red and very short. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To protect her home; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has gray fur. Her fierce copper eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Unemployed work with an outfit from a few towns over. Unemployed work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 17000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.