Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He uses divination through singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Adelard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'10" and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. A true patriot, Silent would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a Painter, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Server for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Poor, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Guard business.

History: He was born into a rich family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her hand crossbow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Dalaba lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Many drow want her driven away; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Family, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 60 gp. Eye agate (10 gp).