Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears tattered old clothes, and is pretty ugly. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. 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. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. Her hair is short and auburn. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears professional attire. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear flannel. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Ralf was born with his mother's beautiful face. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear flannel. His white fur is smooth and relatively long. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears her auburn hair down. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: This woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. A gifted student she started as a Soapmaker, but she got bored and became a Fisher. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush, Poor, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. He has shaved his head bald. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).