Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and black tie. His long green crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Gifted from a young age, Quarethon studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. 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. Quarethon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has shaved her head bald. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Shamil isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. Shamil enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His hair is chestnut and curly. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit men.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He is portly but not overly obese. His crest is red and curly. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His parents enrolled him in a Warrior school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears baggy black pantaloons and a white scarf. He has wavy red hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Laborer for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new laborer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her long red fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is a great chef.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Farmer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Farmer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Farmer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Revenge; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.