Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has brown hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. After a long history of fighting, Az-Rans and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her skin is flawless and her gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This dark-skinned female is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is white and curly. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a brown tunic with tan highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His fur is red and curly. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Art grew up listening to his father's many stories. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Art took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up greataxe and armor he uses now. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Opinionated, Joker. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 20 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Bethrynna has worked very hard to control her curse. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 12000 cp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and carries shortbows. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Senteq isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

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. A freak accident while working with his Baker father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His long purple hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His ears are large.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ielenia grew up listening to her mother's many stories. After coming to the age of reason, Ielenia took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Fire opal (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp).