Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a rapier on his belt. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Qualen embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Qualen's homeland. Qualen decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Qualen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is long and black with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small red clips. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. Eran enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Eran was born with her father's beautiful face. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 110 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has auburn hair. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Bonds: Job, Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His yellow fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Mortician but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. Citrine (50 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

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. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Jane was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Guard and was forced into it by her family; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Coral (130 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His scarlet crest is greasy and uncared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Pijjirik enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To protect her home; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 160 gp.