Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in the south to a Guard, Alberich learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to be a seamstress again

Ideals: Logical, Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 340 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: She is in excellent shape and dresses like a well dressed Sage does. Her lavender fur is matted, messy, and big. She has blue eyes and a pastel hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 70. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She got into the Sage business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Hematite (13 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His rusty crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing a long, blue cloak. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her divine abilities were realized during a raid on her village. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She carries with her a set of spears on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Ubada enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Ubada was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. A freak accident while working with her Interpreter mother left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has a crush on the local interpreter

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 1 Everburning torch. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He carries a battered rapier and tarnished shortbow as well. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

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. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dazzazn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ella isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She is a great chef.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She found a children's book about a Gnome Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Banded mail.