Description: This younger middle-aged man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Now he works as a writing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 900 pp. Pink pearl (130 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Jet (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her yellow robe. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 78. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 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 (60 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the right. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He is a Yochlol in disguise. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 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.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Barkeep; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 pp. Banded agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Sard (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears red trousers with brown and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, marred by teas. With bright black hair. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Wella speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Armorer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Wella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 pp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 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.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he tends to wear a large brown jacket. His red fur is heavily combed to the right. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ruler.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 14000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.