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 skinny pants and wears a tan and white robe with the hood down. She has no hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Veloptima embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull green iron scale mail. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. 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 compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 3000 cp. Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, marred by teas. She keeps her auburn hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are hazel.

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 very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She got into the Merchant business at a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Merchant. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 130 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears pastel painted combat armor at almost all times. His orange fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his top pastel hat.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. Malachite (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is in excellent shape and usually wears his tan robe and has his dagger always slung over his shoulder. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Laucian has worked very hard to control his curse. He has worked as a Glassblower like his mother before him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has wavy red hair. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist, Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tan tunic with blue highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is cut close to his head. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines 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 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: Anverth hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Anverth was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Fortune-teller. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Jade (100 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing a long, pastel cloak. Her red fur is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Butcher who has hired her part-time. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Gale was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Butcher. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to be a assassin again

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 sp. Pink pearl (40 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has moderate length rusty crest. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his broad green hat.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Family, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Just what you see.