Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tattered old clothes. His head has been shaved. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Whurbin has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 120 gp. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, red shirt, and tan tie. Her tied-back hair is white. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. 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 on a small isolated farm. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Bethrynna was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

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

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is wearing a long, pastel cloak. Her fur is short and cinnamon. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Harvest lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her childhood dream was to be a Brewer, but she was a colossal failure. She has achieved small success as a Stableman.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears pastel painted combat armor at almost all times. Her lavender fur has been sun bleached extensively. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 360 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'3". She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and her gloved hand is found clutching a halberd. She has moderate length blonde hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 40 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: She wears baggy blue pantaloons and a black scarf. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed blue hat.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Orla isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Orla was born on a far southern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Glassblower. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His fur is short and yellow. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Dagger was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Miller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'2" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is short and white. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Detective

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 120 gp.