Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nalaed will drive conversation. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Nalaed was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears dull violet sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed spear, just in case. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gifted student he started as a Brewer, but he got bored and became a Tanner. He's also a talented Brewer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Tanner responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

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 terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Mundane, Insane, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 cp. Coral (50 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a red cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. She sports golden long hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has taken up work as a Bookbinder and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 120 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp).