Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Kellen embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Chay is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 500 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: He very much looks the part of a Courier. He is physically well-built. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

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. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He wears a fancy yellow suit. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born in the north to a Cook, Gell learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Cook and found it very stressful. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gell fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bookbinder. His crest is red and very short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bookbinder. He became a Bookbinder soon after.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp.