Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'6" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are gray.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Alston embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. Alston enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. His black crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. 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: Rivaan hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 900 gp. White pearl (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson brown hat.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She carries a battered pickaxe and tarnished monstrous two handed axe as well. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her broad blue hat.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Fisher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.