Description: This younger middle-aged man wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has no hair. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He uses divination through singing.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents enrolled him in a Warrior school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: She wears a green coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length dark red hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She got into the Cartwright business at a young age. Verin abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 350 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 wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He keeps his black fur in a flapper bob. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His first spouse was a Barkeep, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His green eyes peer out from beneath his small grey hat.

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. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Fargrim hails from a village terrorized by brigands. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Fargrim grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Fargrim. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 150 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).

Description: She stands about 6'6" and wears baggy black pantaloons and a brown scarf. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her red crest is thinning but still full. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 130 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'2", this man is wearing a long, blue cloak. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rose (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, grey shirt, and brown tie. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Ella speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 3 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Ella never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 500 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp).