Description: This tall, slender man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To protect his home; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears dull brown sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case, she is not a threatening figure. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length black fur. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Locksmith but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. Pelt was born on a far eastern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Locksmith. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 pp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise black. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Roofer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Sard (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Sard (70 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He keeps his long brown fur kept up in a rat tail. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. 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: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 14000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Through the years after Vondal was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Vondal's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Vondal was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Jet (90 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Jade (90 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). White opal (900 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Revenge; and she wants revenge against goblins

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her auburn hair is still thick. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).