Description: He has a missing left leg. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He sports a flattop hair cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Rael isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Full Plate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His fur is white and curly. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

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 father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Jade (40 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is dark but he possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His golden hair is still thick. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to protect his home

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Guardian, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She prefers to wear flannel, marred by teas. She has wavy brown hair. She has green eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Racist. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with yellow slacks. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Map Maker and was forced into it by her family; and to be a doctor again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, tan shirt, and grey tie. His black hair is braided into rings. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Chay was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3100 gp. Malachite (10 gp). Sard (20 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Azurite (10 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a tan coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His silver crest is lengthy. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. After a long history of fighting, Kiirith and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp).