Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a simple tan robe with violet stripes complete with hood. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born into a rich family. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a falchion on her belt. She keeps her orange fur in a flapper bob. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady yellow eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 700 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He carries a battered scythe and tarnished dagger as well. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This eastern woman usually wears her black robe and has her kukri always slung over her shoulder. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her brown hair is braided into rings. She has gold eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Purah was born on a far eastern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Banker. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. He has blonde hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Skak enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist, Racist. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a pastel and brown robe with the hood down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. His black fur is unkempt and raggedy. His yellow eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Jade was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Purson never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length black crest. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is a great chef.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 170 gp.