Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a fancy red suit. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Faran lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Hunter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 5 Acid flasks.

Description: This malnourished woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has done her best to style her white fur to look like a famous performer. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 80 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Disguise kit.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her childhood dream was to be a Bellfounder, but she was a colossal failure. She's also a talented Bellfounder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Bellfounder again; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a violet vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her violet boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is cut close to her head. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Antinua alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Optimist, Opinionated. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the west to a Farmer, Vanchu learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Vanchu abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a locksmith again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

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 is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Mayor. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a green coat. She keeps her red crest in a pixie cut. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Furrele was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: She wears black trousers with brown and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She carries a battered trident and tarnished dagger as well. She keeps her green crest in a flapper bob. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. 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: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has styled her gray fur well, parting it to the left. This copper eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1300 sp.