Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. She wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born in the north. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Mortician

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

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is very fat, and tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has blue eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 cp. Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Doctor mother left him crippled. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Morkral fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a doctor again

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: He stands about 4'1" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Armorer who has hired him part-time. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Adrik was born with his father's beautiful face. Adrik abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: An older woman who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Anbera lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. After a long history of fighting, Prâk and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'7" when asserting himself. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

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

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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. After a long history of fighting, Beiro and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear flannel. He has wavy brown hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Coral (150 gp). Coral (150 gp).