Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has a dull look in her white eyes.

Personality: Criella is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Criella lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Doctor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has slicked back white hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His gold crest is singed and shortened. He is baby faced.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. The war was a terrible time for him, and Mozikth does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Mozikth was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 sp. Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Valanthe was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 cp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Seraphina's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Born in the south to a Engraver, Seraphina learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Crown-heir arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Vondal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A freak accident while working with his Shepherd mother left him crippled. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 sp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a crossbow on her belt. Her red hair is knotted and matted. Her black eyes peer out from beneath her feathered black hat.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is short and black. His eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He got into the Unemployed business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Unemployed. He tends to his Unemployed job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Disciplined, Athletic. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 50 gp. Amber (110 gp). 1 Chain shirt.