Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. She has wavy golden hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Oriff grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Oriff. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his trident with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His red crest is still thick. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Joker, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 cp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is mildly Gnome supremacist, though he does not identify as such. Orryn enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Orryn was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and balancing his hectic life and new actor responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a violet costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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: Shane was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, In love. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 cp. Rose (30 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She usually wears her yellow robe and has her axe always slung over her shoulder. With wild auburn hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Rinn is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 10000 cp. Coral (70 gp). Rose (60 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has black hair. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her broad blue hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She found a children's book about a Gnome Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. She is an epitome of beauty. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 10000 sp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a white shirt, with a violet mid length skirt with violet tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her red hair is heavily combed to the right. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. 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: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She was taken from her home at a very young age. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kabbarg fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

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

Possessions: 70 pp.