Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a violet coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Born in the west to a Mercenary, Nicholas learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mercenary. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mercenary for hire.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. Her white hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Katherine's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Katherine was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Weaver they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Brewer, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available he will default to his monstrous two handed axe. His hair is always cut to a buzz. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Seamstress arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Shipwright. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Sard (60 gp).

Description: This woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She takes great joy in being the best Carpenter in town.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. A gifted student she started as a Bellfounder, but she got bored and became a Carpenter. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Justice, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She hates Gnomes with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Racist, PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1300 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears suspenders and red workpants. Her shirt is violet, and she wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Kithri was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man very much looks the part of a Knight. His fur is brown and very short. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Jade speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jade grew up listening to his father's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. He carries with him a set of longbows, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has no hair. His eyes are black and beady.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Sailor profession.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vassago grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Sailor again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1800 sp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a violet coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

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

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 20000 cp.