Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a violet shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He wears his chestnut hair down. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heian grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. She is physically well-built. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

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

Possessions: 16000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'5". He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His brass crest is singed and shortened. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Fax was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To be a Bricklayer again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 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: A middle-aged woman, she is typically in her Ploughman uniform, and is pretty ugly. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Sarah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Ploughman. She became a Ploughman soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 11000 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Sard (70 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Amethyst (120 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: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gifted student he started as a Fletcher, but he got bored and became a Sage. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Sage for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with blue slacks. He keeps his gray fur in a flapper bob. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 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 (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He carries with him a set of spears on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp).