Description: A middle-aged man, he wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Alston is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. In his youth he was a Soapmaker, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, PTSD. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He stands about 4'7" and prefers to wear flannel. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is golden and very short. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 Elf in existence. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. Being a Sculptor kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Eye agate (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Sard (70 gp). Azurite (14 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Nutae was born the youngest of three triplets. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nutae was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Family, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, he is not a threatening figure. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a Engraver, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Body Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 sp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp).

Description: This man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull brown iron scale mail, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are green and catlike.

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 has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp).