Description: He wears a black vest and prefers green and blue shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He carries a battered spear and tarnished shield as well. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His black eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Ekemon is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a violet collared shirt and red pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Kyle lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He tends to his Priest job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Golden pearl (140 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her black hair is long and unkept. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. 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: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a simple white robe with green stripes complete with hood. She has wavy blonde hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Shoemaker responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 240 gp.