Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Ribbles alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 330 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His tied-back hair is silver. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 50 gp. White pearl (60 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Apothecary for hire.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.