Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'4". He wears tattered old clothes, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greataxe. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Passionate, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Pink pearl (90 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Jade (90 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Black opal (800 gp). White opal (800 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 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.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His crest is cut close to his head. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: Kriv hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Kriv was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Kriv's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Kriv and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 14000 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Azurite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, blue shirt, and white tie. His hair is red and very short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Immeral was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and is pretty ugly. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the left. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She keeps her chestnut hair in a flapper bob. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. While she appears to be a normal Dwarf, 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. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 9000 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Amber (40 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Jet (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Jasper (60 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is cut close to his head. He has brown eyes and a blue hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Alexandrite (700 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.