Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and carries shields. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length red hair. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His first spouse was a Fortune-teller, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a white coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. Her hair is black and curly. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Callie lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Peridot (70 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears baggy blue pantaloons and a violet scarf. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Zaffrab was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her red hair is cut short. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ellyjoybell was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 110 pp.