Description: He dresses like a well dressed Bookbinder does, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'4" when asserting himself. His silver hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born in the west to a Bookbinder, Elaim learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Bookbinder and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bookbinder for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 pp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He carries with him a set of greataxes on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His head has been shaved. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Ortegar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her brass crest is singed and shortened. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length gold crest. His face is scarred and worn.

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. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Through the years after Mreksh was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Mreksh's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Moss agate (11 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Coral (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He has shaved his head bald. He is baby faced.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. Her first spouse was a Courier, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Interpreter and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 10000 gp. Golden pearl (110 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Amber (110 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Coral (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Coral (110 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He is physically well-built. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length brass crest. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jacinth (7000 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp).