Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is still thick. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Alston lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 27000 cp. Silver pearl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born in the north. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job, In love. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 320 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This late middle aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. His blonde hair is lengthy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a Mayor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gerald does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Depressed, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She takes great joy in being the best Locksmith in town.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Locksmith for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new locksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has no fur. She has amber eyes and a pastel hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her brown fur is matted, messy, and big. Her ears are large.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Flask hails from a village terrorized by brigands. At a young age her mother died while driving off some brigands. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in sword use. She tends to her Fortune-teller job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Azurite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). White opal (700 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She wears just a white suit, marred by beers. She has moderate length silver hair. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tattered old clothes, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She keeps her silver crest in a flapper bob. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2900 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp).