Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Locksmith father left him crippled. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Insane, Disease, Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a green shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and violet pants. His chestnut hair is still thick. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines silver.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Mamnen was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a brown collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. 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 does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Geva was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She's in love.

Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

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

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she usually wears her white robe and has her whip always slung over her shoulder. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Greeba hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 sp. Golden pearl (60 gp).

Description: A 5'5" eastern woman, she prefers to wear flannel. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

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 a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father 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. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a red and brown handkerchief worn on his left side, and is pretty ugly. His hair is red and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest man in the south

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane, Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 90 gp. Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. His head has been shaved. He is baby faced.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Galinndan grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Galinndan. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her black hair is lengthy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Nedda speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: She was born on a small isolated farm. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 90 gp.