Description: She tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, and carries shortspears. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Helja has worked very hard to control her curse. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a grey small hat and grey clothes. He has a very tight haircut. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. A true patriot, Thorin would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a Healer, his father struggled to pay the bills. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Thorin was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Silk rope.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, tan shirt, and black tie. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Brottor was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist, Lazy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 50 gp. Deep green spinel (120 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Astaro was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Astaro's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Mortician.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 5000 sp.