Description: This exceptionally lanky man tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He found a children's book about a Gnome Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His red hair is long and unkept. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane, Impulsive. Occupation: Server

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears long strands of amber and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. The war was a terrible time for her, and Menny does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Flaws: Secretive, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 900 pp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is red and very short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the south were limited. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice, Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. 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: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Fonkin abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Elama grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Mason. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 160 pp. Sardonyx (40 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has shaved his head bald. His ears are large.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 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.