Description: He wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Armorer. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the west to a Armorer, Alston learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His first spouse was a Bellfounder, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has worked as a Armorer like his mother before him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 5000 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Coral (80 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Amber (80 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His crest is silver and very short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

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. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Medrash was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has worked as a Bookbinder like his mother before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Slave, Job, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. She has achieved small success as a Brewer.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Coral (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the right. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Dalaba was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Dalaba never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: In love, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 900 pp. White opal (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Jet (40 gp).

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and black handkerchief worn on his right side. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length yellow fur. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Gifted from a young age, Left-Handed studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats, and is pretty ugly. His tied-back hair is white. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet 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 enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Qualen was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has achieved small success as a Bather.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver pearl (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Zircon (50 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He keeps his red fur in a flapper bob. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Shadow speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.