Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a red vest and prefers black and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. The war was a terrible time for him, and Burto does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Miner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 sp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears her white hair up. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2 Acid flasks. 2 Holy water. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: A 3'3" southern man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has moderate length brown hair. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 71. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born to a Ruler, his father struggled to pay the bills. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a fancy white suit. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Bolg was born with his father's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Detective hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 130 gp.