Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His red hair is braided into rings. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a white vest and prefers green and red shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man usually wears his tan robe and has his trident always slung over his shoulder. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Alston embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Superior lock. 1 Simple lock.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Brottor was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a white shirt with thin red vertical stripes and violet pants. His black hair is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Rose (30 gp).