Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her silver hair is braided into rings. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ellyjoybell does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born in the west to a Ruler, Ellyjoybell learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Blue sapphire (900 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a tattered pair of loose violet pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp).