Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a white coat with tan slacks. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Varis wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Tailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Tailor and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. Alexandrite (300 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Ghaliver was born the youngest of three triplets. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She is dressed in an above average manner. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Tana was born with her father's beautiful face. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man is very fat, and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is golden and very short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, white shirt, and red tie. His hair is cut close to his head. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Dabbledob was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Revenge; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is red and very short. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mamnen studied abroad. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Mason they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Navigator, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 cp. Red spinel (100 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is typically in his Marshal uniform. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Flaws: Greedy, Racist. Bonds: Job, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1100 sp. 3 Holy water.

Description: He dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He is portly but not overly obese. His black fur is heavily combed to the right. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Great 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 family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Stylist kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 130 pp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). 1 Banded mail.