Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Peren lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 270 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. She is an epitome of beauty. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Guard who has hired her part-time. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Guard business.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 sp. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her white eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ishte was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has achieved small success as a Knight.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Military, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 sp. Jade (100 gp).