Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. She has no hair. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Veloptima embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gifted from a young age, Veloptima studied abroad. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has worked as a Merchant like her father before her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She tends to wear a red poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the west to a Marshal, Dell learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Marshal work with an outfit from a few towns over. Marshal work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ida was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. His tied-back hair is white. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Igden's homeland. Igden decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to protect his home

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 16000 cp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).