Description: This tall, slender man is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. The war was a terrible time for him, and Taklinn does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His childhood dream was to be a Priest, but he was a colossal failure. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has shaved his head bald. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Zook embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Through the years after Zook was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Zook's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a glassblower and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears dull black sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson black hat.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. 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: To pay off her debts; and balancing her hectic life and new map maker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Job, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1600 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears long strands of topaz and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He carries with him a set of rapiers on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Habor grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Aristocrat 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively, and he perpetually has his ceremonial dagger ready. His long white crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Pandjed was born with his mother's beautiful face. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 190 pp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Citrine (80 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her purple hair is heavily combed to the right. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Astaro will drive conversation. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Seamstress and was forced into it by her family; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 12000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears an entirely green suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 12000 sp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. She prefers to wear violet clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She comes from a rich western family. When Chaedi reached her early adolescence her Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To protect her home; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Military, Guardian. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He got into the Scribe business at a young age. Patrick was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Scribe. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Scribe.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.