Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the east to a Healer, Nelkin learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Butcher, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 cp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp).

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'8" when asserting herself. Her yellow fur is lengthy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Shivering was born with her father's beautiful face. Shivering was born on a far northern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Bather. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bather.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Abalaba speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 70 gp. Jade (130 gp).

Description: A 3'4" western woman, she wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Pyntle enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in the west. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

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

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in an above average manner. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 69. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 170 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).