Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed spear, just in case. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rael grew up listening to his father's many stories. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. After a long history of fighting, Rael and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 sp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). White opal (1000 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'3". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and his gloved hand is found clutching a crossbow. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Kellen grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Kellen. He became a Ruler soon after.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Standing 4'10", this man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich western family. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He sports a flattop hair cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. 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: His religion dominates his actions; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp.