Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Thea speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thea fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: A 5'6" eastern woman, she wears bulky brown painted plate armor. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Gifted from a young age, Williamina studied abroad. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Tanner.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a baker again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He usually wears his violet robe and has his scythe always slung over his shoulder. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His red hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: The child of a Miller, who enjoyed hunting, Guy was taken on many hunting expeditions. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Carpenter for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Job, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 9000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a longsword on his belt. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Qualen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 18000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His ears are large.

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 is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barkeep hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's in love

Ideals: Persistence, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Malachite (5 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his longbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His dark red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are silver and catlike.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 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 (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Horza lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 Doctor. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Revenge; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1900 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).