Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Masseuse. His red hair is still thick. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Zook embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. Zook enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Zook grew up listening to his father's many stories. His first spouse was a Unemployed, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is long and white with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a pastel coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. He wears his orange fur down. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the north were limited. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 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.

Description: She wears a violet costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. After coming to the age of reason, Margery took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. 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: Someone believes her a fraud; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 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.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Altho and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sard (20 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Jet (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Sard (20 gp). Jade (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Jet (130 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).