Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 7000 gp. Star ruby (1200 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a black shirt with thin violet vertical stripes and green pants. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. A true patriot, Shump would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red spinel (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Jet (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Rose (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears long strands of emerald and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her black crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born into a rich family. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Pink pearl (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Coral (40 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this southern man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 900 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He has no fur. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His auburn hair is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Aelar is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His first spouse was a Apothecary, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: In love, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 pp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Coral (120 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Jet (120 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp).

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Fulbar was born with his mother's beautiful face. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Amber (160 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Coral (160 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Coral (160 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.