Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. He has no hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a tattered pair of loose pastel pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs and is in decent physical shape. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 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 (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a green coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head, she is not a threatening figure. Her long brass crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She found a children's book about a Dragonborn Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Racist, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. He has blue crest. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Carpenter. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Ildrex was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He's also a talented Doctor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak, and he perpetually has his scimitar ready. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He worked as a nervous Servant and found it very stressful. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Ida 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. Ida was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Ida decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He uses divination through singing.

History: Traki was born with his father's beautiful face. Ostracized due to the druidic 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 was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has a crush on the local apothecary

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp.