Description: She wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Blacksmith. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Gurdis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Body Guard. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small brown clips. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born into a rich family. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Blacksmith job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She is greedy; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Lazy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 sp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp).