Description: She is a mite stocky and is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Dalaba was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When Dalaba reached her early adolescence her Gnome father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Military, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her left hand. She has moderate length dark red hair. Her eyes are white.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born in the south. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a brown vest and prefers green and yellow shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vondal grew up listening to his father's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. Jade (70 gp).

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a scimitar, but if one is not available she will default to her halberd. Her brass crest is heavily combed to the right. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She uses divination through singing.

History: Vezera was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).