Description: An older man who wears dark leathers with embroidery, he is not a threatening figure. His bronze crest is smooth and relatively long. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has worked as a Guard like his mother before him.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 70 gp. Jasper (40 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears his white hair up. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Arumawann embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Arumawann 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is a great chef.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She stands about 5'11" and wears an entirely brown suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 120 gp. Brown-green garnet (100 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat. He keeps his gray fur in a flapper bob. His yellow eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He found a children's book about a Tabaxi Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 20 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Valafar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. She carries a battered axe and tarnished spear as well. She has moderate length brown fur. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Laborer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thea studied abroad. Her childhood dream was to be a Brewer, but she was a colossal failure. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. She has a dull look in her silver eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Dyer.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 80 gp.