Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the south to a Shoemaker, Xanaphia learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Xanaphia abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Addict, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of sickles, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Kriv was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Butcher. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Amber (110 gp). Emerald (500 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 sp. Chalcedony (80 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'2". He wears a simple white robe with grey stripes complete with hood. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Banker. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He found a children's book about a Gnome Expert 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 46000 sp. Carnelian (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'0", this woman wears a black tunic with grey highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is silver and curly. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She became a Mayor soon after.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and to be a crown-heir again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times and is in decent physical shape. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her childhood dream was to be a Gardener, but she was a colossal failure. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and doesn't want to be a miller and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 4'10". She sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sai. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born in a small plains village. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She became a Tanner soon after.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Job, In love, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a red coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head and is in decent physical shape. He wears his chestnut hair up. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp.