Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Qualen will drive conversation. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Qualen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears baggy grey pantaloons and a violet scarf. She sports red long hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Liftrasa isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Debt, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: 6'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His crest is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 70 pp. Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He found a children's book about a Human 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: This eastern woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her tied-back hair is golden. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker violet hat.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She's in love.

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1600 gp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp).