Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears professional attire. He has a very tight haircut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Elaim embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Elaim was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Adventurer. After a long history of fighting, Elaim and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 120 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She wears an entirely blue suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Chaedi liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Nature, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has no crest. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp. Jade (140 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 dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This woman very much looks the part of a Mayor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Mayor arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She sports a flattop hair cut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ridaro grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears professional attire. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Grûblik was born the youngest of three triplets. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He stands about 3'8" and wears baggy blue pantaloons and a grey scarf. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has wavy blonde hair. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

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 keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 90 gp. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has moderate length blonde hair. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Fisher arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fisher and was forced into it by his family; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 sp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.