Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Gell hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Gell hails from a village terrorized by giants. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Commoner 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. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 10000 sp.

Description: Standing 3'5", this woman wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has no hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Tailor. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: To be a Painter again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 12000 cp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His golden hair is singed and shortened. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'7" and wears a green shirt, with a yellow mid length shorts with yellow tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His copper crest is singed and shortened. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 170 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears her dark red hair down. Her white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined, Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1700 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His fur is red, silky, and of moderate length. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1100 gp. Amber (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Moss agate (16 gp).