Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears tattered old clothes. Her white hair is still thick. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Althaea abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A 3'10" eastern woman, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, violet shirt, and tan tie. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 360 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).

Description: He wears a brown vest and prefers black and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His fur is cut close to his head. His copper eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His first spouse was a Shoemaker, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature club.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His rusty crest has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in the south. 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. After a long history of fighting, Fax and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.