Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. After a long history of fighting, Fabien and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is content; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane, Insane. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 60000 cp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this eastern man wears a brown vest and prefers black and grey shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has wavy white fur. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her fur, while still mostly beige, has prominent grey streaks. Her yellow eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears green trousers with brown and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She wears her black hair down. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a Locksmith first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Locksmith for the past few years.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Jade (50 gp).