Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. He has a very tight haircut. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Dwarf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears green trousers with white and violet striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His rusty crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gargax will drive conversation. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born to a Bowyer, his father struggled to pay the bills. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 110000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. Her hair is dark red and very short. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears professional attire. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Pog and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her black fur is knotted and matted. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her yellow eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Aura's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Aura was born with her mother's beautiful face. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Aura and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 sp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Jasper (30 gp). 1 Good lock.