Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is light but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with pastel slacks. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Valida was born on a far northern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Fletcher. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are yellow and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Banker arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Sun was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older woman who wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt, she is not a threatening figure. She has silver hair. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a Sellsword first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 sp.