Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Rolen was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Unemployed. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a tan coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His red hair is cut short. He has violet eyes and a tan hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Jabbie isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Jabbie was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 26000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His dark red hair is greasy and uncared for. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Tethren never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Malachite (10 gp).

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Lamlis 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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). With bright brown hair. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has wavy chestnut hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Geoffrey was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 gp.