Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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: Born in the south to a Crown-heir, Aldous learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Cook, but he was a colossal failure. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Aldous never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: She wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. She is portly but not overly obese. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has brown eyes and a tan hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She hates Gnomes with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has no hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Fonkin isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fisher and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 70 gp. Peridot (40 gp).

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and he perpetually has his bastard sword ready. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Herbalist. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Radomir fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to be a guard again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has no crest. 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 can speak with the recently deceased. 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 was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 cp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a great chef.

History: Hugolina lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Mercenary, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Mercenary they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Servant, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Azdûsh grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'6" and is typically in his Herbalist uniform. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His blue crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Torinn lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Map Maker they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Herbalist, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and expand his business

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gifted from a young age, Pâsh studied abroad. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Chain shirt.