Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His ears are large.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mayor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mayor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mayor for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'9". She wears a violet coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She comes from a rich western family. After coming to the age of reason, Malquis took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 sp. Chrysoberyl (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly sais and morningstars. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a great chef.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Onyx (80 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has moderate length beige fur. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Gale was born with his father's beautiful face. His childhood dream was to be a Navigator, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 90 gp. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Roondar embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Roondar was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gifted student he started as a Carpenter, but he got bored and became a Spy. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born to a Masseuse, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Backpack.

Description: This woman dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with black slacks. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her left hand. She has a very tight haircut. She is baby faced.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has achieved small success as a Marshal.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Cynical, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are silver.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Architect. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Valafar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He's also a talented Glassblower, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 30 gp. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available he will default to his hand crossbow. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother 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 has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Half-Plate.