Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'4" and prefers to wear flannel. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. 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: To share knowledge with the world; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 pp. Malachite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Red garnet (50 gp).

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Engraver, and carries sais. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born in the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she has a crush on the local cook

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 pp. Citrine (70 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Rose (70 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses like a well dressed Courier does. He has moderate length copper crest. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the north to a Courier, Mugrunden learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Ruler. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 900 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'4". She wears just a blue suit. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She got into the Ruler business at a young age. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting dire rats, the young Dara began to lead the lost caravan. She struck the Ruler job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 pp. Azurite (11 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 2'8" and muscular, this western woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small red clips. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Tawna is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She 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. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's in love

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Amber (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available he will default to his longbow. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad red hat.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She carries a battered sickle and tarnished trident as well. She keeps her red hair in a flapper bob. Her ears are large.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Lilli embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1200 pp. Eye agate (16 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rose (40 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Coral (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Citrine (40 gp).