Description: This woman has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her yellow robe. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 sp. Amethyst (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He wears his silver hair down. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Architect arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Zephan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Justice, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Priest. Her hair is brown and curly. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Born in the east to a Priest, Juliana learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. While she appears to be a normal Half-Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Bowyer profession.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp. Sard (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this northern man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His brown hair is long and unkept. He is baby faced.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ernest grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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 has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 40 pp. Emerald (1500 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a blue top hat and blue clothes, and is pretty ugly. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born in the east. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Sailor; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an entirely blue suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His tied-back hair is white. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born in the west. Fibblestib liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: In love, Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. She wears long strands of ruby and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has a hunchback. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She is physically well-built. She wears a colorful flower in her copper crest. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). 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: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 7000 cp.