Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'8". He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and his gloved hand is found clutching a flail. His golden hair is braided into rings. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. Her white hair is still thick. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Rose lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is silver and curly. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Unemployed. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Vani never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Religious, Job, In love, Guardian. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this western man wears a black vest and prefers grey and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His white hair is lengthy. His eyes are black and beady.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 130 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He got into the Sculptor business at a young age. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has worked as a Sculptor like his mother before him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 120 gp.