Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Elaim isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 cp. Hematite (14 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Baern fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'6" when asserting himself. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Baker. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and expand his business

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, blue shirt, and tan tie. Her fur is black and curly. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Cask was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Her parents enrolled her in a Ranger school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She has achieved small success as a Sage.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 20000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her white fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her eyes are copper and beady.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Mason

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 900 gp. Moss agate (11 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Hematite (11 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her brown hair is still thick. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. 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 was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. Malachite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Eberdeb fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Alexandrite (1100 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Coral (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.