Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he dresses like a well dressed Carpenter does. He has shaved his head bald. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. Alston enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carpenter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carpenter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is typically in his Bookbinder uniform. His scarlet crest is knotted and matted. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He works hard and plays hard.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. 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 Bookbinder. He has achieved small success as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His golden hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a Sculptor, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. His purple hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.