Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears baggy green pantaloons and a yellow scarf. His copper crest is still thick. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He takes great joy in being the best Laborer in town.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Laborer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Laborer for hire.

Motivation: To be a Scribe again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born in the east. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. Being a Baker kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rose (50 gp). Jade (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Menny embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Armorer. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 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 (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, black cloak. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly scythes and rapiers. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length copper crest. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Heskan 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 Heskan. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Map Maker. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'2" and is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her lavender fur is unkempt and raggedy. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She is a Slaad in disguise. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 20 pp. Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver crest is greasy and uncared for. His red eyes peer out from beneath his top green hat.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 11000 sp.