Description: She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'11" when asserting herself. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep silver.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Ishte was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She worked as a nervous Doctor and found it very stressful. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has achieved small success as a Fisher.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a priest again

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2600 sp. Star ruby (400 gp).

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. She carries with her a set of swords, each one with a opal on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her tied-back hair is red. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She hates Humans with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 17000 sp. 4 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He is in excellent shape and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull tan iron scale mail. His white crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has red eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Shamash lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Ploughman they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Layabout, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: 6'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His white hair is thinning but still full. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Balam was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 8000 sp.