Description: 5'6" and muscular, this western man is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering his clean studded leather. His lavender fur is heavily combed to the left. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He's also a talented Engraver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Jasper (40 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, he is not a threatening figure. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

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. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Forgetful. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and she perpetually has her nunchaku ready. She has white hair. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born in the north. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and doesn't want to be a cartwright and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'9", this woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her fur, while still mostly lavender, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Brewer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1500 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has moderate length white fur. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

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 can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 110000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: This woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her red hair is singed and shortened. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing, and he perpetually has his shield ready. His brown hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise white. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the west to a Unemployed, Astar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has achieved small success as a Unemployed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Paelias was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Ruler.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).