Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. His head has been shaved. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 36000 sp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears dull green sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: This man is dressed in an above average manner. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Kellen has worked very hard to control his curse. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 33000 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Breastplate.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. He has shaved his head bald. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is mildly Gnome supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a Beggar, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 6000 sp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He keeps his copper crest in a flapper bob. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 390 gp. Golden pearl (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.