Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Her childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but she was a colossal failure. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: She is greedy; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is renowned for her bright red dresses and hats. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Stacee was born with her father's beautiful face. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 sp. Jet (100 gp).