Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He tends to wear a large brown jacket. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his broad brown hat.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 rapier.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Rose (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Military, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is short and white. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Mortician who has hired him part-time. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Gorgûm lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: PTSD, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 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). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a green tunic with brown highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her red crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. One day when Arava was young, her father was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly her father dropped to the ground dead. Her father had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Arava was heart-stricken from the event, and her mother started working long hours to provde for them. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the left. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Heather has worked very hard to control her curse. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Disease, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kilia studied abroad. She 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. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp).