Description: A man of a pale complexion, he sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Painter. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's in love.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a green coat. Her white hair is lengthy. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. 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. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Coral (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Sard (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Amber (110 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Chalcedony (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: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His hair is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 pp. Emerald (600 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Jade (120 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: This man wears a tan tunic with black highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of a Navigator, who enjoyed hunting, Umpen was taken on many hunting expeditions. Umpen 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 has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he is greedy

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rose (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Shane hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Fortune-teller but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Expand his business; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is short and black. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 12000 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Red garnet (90 gp).

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a brown and grey robe with the hood down. Her orange fur is braided into rings. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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 is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 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.