Description: He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor, and he perpetually has his shield ready. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kipper fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His hair is cut close to his head. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he's in love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair is singed and shortened. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Euron's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: Standing 3'0", this woman usually wears her blue robe and has her pickaxe always slung over her shoulder. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. She is baby faced.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 90 gp. Deep green spinel (60 gp).