Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. He has shaved his head bald. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Thradal never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He sports a flattop crest cut. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Kiirith alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Onyx (60 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she likes to wear black tank tops with blue skirt. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She worked as a nervous Body Guard and found it very stressful. She became a Body Guard soon after.

Motivation: To be a Laborer again; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down and is in decent physical shape. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Insane, Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue tunic with black highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly hand crossbows and lances. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gerbo was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Being a Beggar 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His black hair is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines silver.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Brewer born in the past three hundred years. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'7". She wears a blue collared shirt and red skirt. She accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Quillathe was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to protect her home

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Job, Slave. Occupation: Locksmith

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

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Locksmith. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She is mildly Halfling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her first spouse was a Engraver, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp).

Description: She wears an entirely pastel suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and she perpetually has her falchion ready. Her fur is brown and very short. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born into a rich family. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, River has worked very hard to control her curse. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1100 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp).