Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Fortune-teller. He carries with him a set of daggers, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Alston hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Alston was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has done her best to style her silver crest to look like a famous performer. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Cynical, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She is physically well-built. She has wavy black hair. Her half smiles and silver eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Gadreel is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: An older man who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), he is not a threatening figure. His hair is long and golden with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Bucklal 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 Bucklal. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he's in love

Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Red spinel (90 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 2'10" and wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a spear on her belt. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. Being born in the north, 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 north 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. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a yellow shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Naivara speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 6'2". She dresses like a well dressed Doctor does, and her gloved hand is found clutching a warhammer. Her orange fur is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are a pleasant copper.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. After a long history of fighting, Flask and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1500 sp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp).