Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has brown hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Qualen isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Slave. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1300 sp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 4'11". She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and her gloved hand is found clutching a crossbow. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the west to a Bowyer, Vaina learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Cook they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Bowyer, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Job, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and violet robe with the hood down. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Insane, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her red hair is braided into rings. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Claira will drive conversation. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Claira was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 360 gp. Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Banded agate (15 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. Her black hair is braided into rings. She has a tattooed face.

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 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 loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 cp. Smoky quartz (40 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in a small plains village. A freak accident while working with his Dyer father left him crippled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has wavy blue hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Dilettante hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Paela grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Paela. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Amber (70 gp).