Description: An older man who does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, he is not a threatening figure. He has moderate length auburn hair. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Lamlis is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Lamlis hails from a village terrorized by brigands. After coming to the age of reason, Lamlis took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Unemployed and was forced into it by his family; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 6000 sp. Aquamarine (1200 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate, and is pretty ugly. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Broce isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father 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: Dwarven compassion.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 sp. Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She keeps her black hair in a flapper bob. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. 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. After a long history of fighting, Philomena and her spouse have recently divorced.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Standing 6'1", this man is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He is a Hag in disguise. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Ugarth alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp).

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His crest is green and very short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Cook arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. Being a Cook kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp).

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. She has wavy black hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 110 pp. 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 dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his blonde hair up. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Guard. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. At a young age his father died while driving off some brigands. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in shortspear use. He became a Guard soon after.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 160 pp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1300 gp. Star ruby (700 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).