Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is dark but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His auburn hair is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Frouse hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 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). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. He has wavy brown hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying south to reunite his family. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 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 (70 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 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 (70 gp).

Description: He wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Rael was born with his father's beautiful face. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 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.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Brottor was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Jet (160 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Jade (160 gp). Azurite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Through the years after River was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. River's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Hematite (6 gp). White opal (700 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Amber (80 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Coral (80 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a great chef.

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 mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 is greedy; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.