Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aust grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Elf Adept 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 20 pp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears bulky tan painted plate armor. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 50 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: This southern woman prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Numba was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her black hair is lengthy. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Zanna speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Just what you see.