Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Qualen lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 110 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. Her hair is brown and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Good lock.

Description: He is typically in his Courier uniform. His blue crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a miller again

Ideals: Joker, Extrovert. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.