Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She usually wears her black robe and has her mace always slung over her shoulder. Her red crest is braided into rings. 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 likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gilkass studied abroad. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His hair is red and very short. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Through the years after Dain was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Dain's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 sp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She usually wears her violet robe and has her rapier always slung over her shoulder. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Beatrice was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Beatrice alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She tends to her Locksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Revenge; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shield with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly tridents and scythes. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 achieved small success as a Mason.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Abalaba embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Abalaba was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Abalaba decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

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

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. With wild white hair. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She is mildly Dwarf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is a great chef.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Forgetful. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 sp. Coral (50 gp).