Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. 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: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the south. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Courier.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, In love, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 22000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and a wedding ring on his right hand. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Einkil hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is a great chef.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, In love, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. He wears his green crest up. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Further expansion of business; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 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 is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His golden hair is still thick. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Ar-Kaius was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and doesn't want to be a spy and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His hair is cut close to his head. His white unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it, and she perpetually has her lance ready. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp).

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he usually wears his red robe and has his quarterstaff always slung over his shoulder. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker red hat.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Selfish, Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 sp. Banded agate (9 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shortspear with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Stannor was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and doesn't want to be a bowyer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has brown hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Traubon isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Brewer; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 600 gp.