Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears baggy white pantaloons and a green scarf. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. 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 is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Rimple embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. She keeps her long cinnamon fur kept up in a rat tail. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Tailor but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: She is greedy; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Addict, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 16000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the right. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Ahinar was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His green crest has been sun bleached extensively. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Adrex was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'5" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her first spouse was a Ploughman, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears dull grey sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in the west to a Sailor, Isabella learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and balancing her hectic life and new sailor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears suspenders and red workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. She wears her chestnut hair down. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She uses divination through singing.

History: She got into the Ploughman business at a young age. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is light but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. After a long history of fighting, Thorin and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To be a Baker again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.