Description: This man is very fat, and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Weaver they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Spice Merchant, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She wears an entirely tan suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has a hunchback. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Menny embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. After a long history of fighting, Menny and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She carries a battered morningstar and tarnished pickaxe as well. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. She has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. Blue sapphire (900 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. With bright black hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 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: To be a Map Maker again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'11". She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a pastel coat. Her yellow fur, when down, is lengthy. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Gale is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Gale was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Fire opal (500 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Jet (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She very much looks the part of a Carter. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a Carter first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Myev was born with her mother's beautiful face. A gifted student she started as a Engraver, but she got bored and became a Carter. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To be a Engraver again.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His copper crest is greasy and uncared for. His ears are large.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Carpenter born in the past three hundred years. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. 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 would like to get married and retire; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 gp.