Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Krûk will drive conversation. Krûk enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

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. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and revenge

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears a colorful flower in his dark red hair. His eyes are a pleasant white.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: He comes from a rich western family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 280 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears tattered old clothes. Her black hair is still thick. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She bought a morningstar and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Malachite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His hair is cut close to his head. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady white eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Valafar was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Being a Brewer kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 900 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Tanner. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 gp. Blue diamond (2000 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has moderate length silver hair. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bowyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is content; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears long strands of jet and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Sapply was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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 his loneliness to end.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 90 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She carries with her a set of monstrous two handed axes, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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. Being a Priest kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 20000 sp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His red hair is knotted and matted. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Delebean embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. 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 son.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Through the years after Delebean was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Delebean's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver ewer (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.