Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tan wide-brimmed hat and tan clothes. His hair is long and red with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alston grew up listening to his father's many stories. Through the years after Alston was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Alston's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He struck the Fletcher job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of aquamarine and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his pickaxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise white. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She hates goblins. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Many goblins want her driven away; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears professional attire. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears his silver hair up. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Aldous and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Jade (150 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a black collared shirt and blue skirt. She accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Gifted from a young age, Emen studied abroad. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a white collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. After months of barely getting by, Bhevek managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (130 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a black coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His dark red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This red eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: The child of a Spy, who enjoyed hunting, Cairn was taken on many hunting expeditions. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He tends to his Miller job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1500 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp).

Description: This man is dressed in an above average manner. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Drogo wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in the west to a Architect, Drogo learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Guard, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Architect job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 30 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has no hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Average lock. 1 Small steel mirror.