Description: This man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has done his best to style his black crest to look like a famous performer. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Valorean 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. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. At a young age his father died while driving off some gnolls. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in whip use. 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's looking for his big break; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'1" and wears a red cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. Her blonde hair is cut short. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her first spouse was a Interpreter, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Bonds: Religious, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a green coat with pastel slacks. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the north to a Bellfounder, Oloric learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She wears a simple brown robe with green stripes complete with hood, and carries maces. Her fur, while still mostly lavender, has prominent grey streaks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.