Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a white cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. Her head has been shaved. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Alain 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. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mortician hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She struck the Mortician job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. He has moderate length black hair. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Azdûsh was born with his mother's beautiful face. Through the years after Azdûsh was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Azdûsh's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Azdûsh was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. Amber (130 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is a Shepherd first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

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 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. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 10 pp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears suspenders and tan workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Mialee isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She got into the Mortician business at a young age. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mortician.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Donella speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and balancing her hectic life and new seamstress responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born into a rich family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Farmer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a fancy blue suit. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 15000 sp.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man wears violet trousers with black and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and sports empty pouches on his belt. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

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. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

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. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).