Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Vanuath was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 Detective. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Detective and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with brown slacks. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Umpen was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). 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: Sabotage a competitor; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her black fur is knotted and matted. Her yellow eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She worked as a nervous Sellsword and found it very stressful. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To be a Gardener again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has wavy blonde hair. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Elf in existence. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Her first spouse was a Mortician, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he prefers to wear yellow clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 sp. Sardonyx (60 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Mercenary. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. A gifted student she started as a Blacksmith, but she got bored and became a Mercenary. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mercenary.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and doesn't want to be a mercenary and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and dresses like a well dressed Mayor does. His head has been shaved. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this western man wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available he will default to his bastard sword. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise silver. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is an amazing painter.

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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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 to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 700 sp.