Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He worked as a nervous Scribe and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to be a bookbinder again

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. Her brown hair is wavy and long. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 Gnome in existence. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Caramip was born with her father's beautiful face. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. She sports black long hair. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has wavy red hair. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak and is in decent physical shape. Her black fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Quick lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Good lock.