Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears an entirely grey suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nalral grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Ranger 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He carries a battered greatsword and tarnished longsword as well. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Frug was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is wearing a long, brown cloak. He sports a flattop fur cut. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He got into the Server business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Server. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism, Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 210 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a very tight haircut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Paggen isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. 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 hair is golden and curly. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is content

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 30 gp. Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He worked as a nervous Dyer and found it very stressful. He's also a talented Detective, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her right hand. Her fur is short and gray. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A gifted student she started as a Apothecary, but she got bored and became a Stylist. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and she is greedy

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 280 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.