Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a black coat with pastel slacks. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Coral (90 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). White opal (600 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Obsidian (16 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. He has no hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Paelias is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Paelias grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Amber (100 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears professional attire. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Namfoodle embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 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 (30 gp).

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a green collared shirt and pastel skirt. She accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep white.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mercenary.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 500 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (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: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. With wild golden hair. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 13000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This eastern man wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. His clothes are grease stained in places. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Eiravel hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Eiravel was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Eiravel was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Revenge.

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her head has been shaved. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

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 spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Creega abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 13000 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Jet (80 gp). Malachite (13 gp). White opal (500 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.