Description: A moderately attractive man, he likes to wear black tank tops with yellow pants. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Shoemaker business.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Alston's homeland. Alston decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Passionate, Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 900 gp. Amethyst (90 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly falchions and hammers. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with tan slacks. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Beiro isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a green coat with pastel slacks. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Zircon (60 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: He wears a grey costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 80 pp. 2 Smokesticks.