Description: This slender woman stands about 3'1". She wears a blue coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Veloptima embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. The war was a terrible time for her, and Veloptima does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Veloptima has worked very hard to control her curse. After a long history of fighting, Veloptima and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 180 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 (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. He has no crest. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Mehen lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 40 pp. White pearl (120 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a pickaxe on her belt. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Puyet fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He got into the Spy business at a young age. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spy for the past few years.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. After coming to the age of reason, Puyet took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a brown costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He is an epitome of beauty. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Odo was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She keeps her long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Willow alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Optimist. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 19000 sp. 3 Holy water.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is portly but not overly obese. His scarlet crest is thinning but still full. He has red eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Patrin was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Jade (120 gp).