Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Kellen reached his early adolescence his Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a shortspear on her belt. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hlin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Jet (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She keeps her cinnamon fur in a flapper bob. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her parents enrolled her in a Cleric school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She tends to wear a large black jacket. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are likewise silver.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This western man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Barber. His clothes are grease stained in places. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.