Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He sports a flattop hair cut. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small blue hat.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Black pearl (600 gp). Sard (80 gp).

Description: This northern woman wears a fancy brown dress. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her brown hair is lengthy. She is baby faced.

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. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Riswynn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His blonde hair is cut short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Masseuse. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Manfred enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and expand his business

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born in the north. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Voice breaks

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

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak, marred by beers. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Apothecary for hire.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Alberich speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He uses divination through singing.

History: Alberich was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He worked as a nervous Barkeep and found it very stressful. He's also a talented Bellfounder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Zircon (40 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: 3'1" and muscular, this western woman tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Human compassion.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear white tank tops with pastel pants, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the south were limited. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy purple stubble. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has a hunchback. Her purple hair, when down, is lengthy. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Phelaia will drive conversation. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.