Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a brown costume with the symbols of death on her torso. She wears her blonde hair down. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Gurdis was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. He is physically well-built. His black hair is lengthy. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He bought a longsword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 280 gp. Silver pearl (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. With bright chestnut hair. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Jade (90 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a white cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Tanner business.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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: She seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Disease, Mundane, Ugly. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 390 gp.