Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair is white and curly. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. The war was a terrible time for her, and Alain does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Alain was born with her mother's beautiful face. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

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

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a sickle on his belt. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Kilvar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. A true patriot, Kilvar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He is a Lamia in disguise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He carries with him a set of glaives on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gifted student he started as a Glassblower, but he got bored and became a Adventurer. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Adventurer and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Architect arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Golden pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a brown wide-brimmed hat and brown clothes. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Thomas alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2200 sp.