Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a blue coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He found a children's book about a Gnome Rogue who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has a very tight haircut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Architect.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her red fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the north to a Servant, Emerald learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Servant.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new servant responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (6 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. He carries a battered halberd and tarnished warhammer as well. He wears his black hair up. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: Dain lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 sp.