Description: He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats, and he perpetually has his greataxe ready. His hair is black and very short. His white eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has achieved small success as a Carter.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Carter responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). White opal (1600 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gerbo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Gerbo and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 80 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Frederick alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Just what you see.

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 very much looks the part of a Crown-heir. His crest is white and very short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1300 gp. Azurite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'8" and muscular, this eastern man sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His red hair is still thick. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. A true patriot, Nirgel would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Laborer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Armorer, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.