Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Alston isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Doctor responsibilities is difficult; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has red hair. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. Suhnae enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Suhnae was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Priest for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Job, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a violet costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Manfred was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Manfred abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he's in love

Bonds: Nature, Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amber (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She carries with her a set of shields on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Nalaed's homeland. Nalaed decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nalaed fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.