Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: The child of a Guard, who enjoyed hunting, John was taken on many hunting expeditions. John abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. She wears her auburn hair up. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She is a Hag in disguise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a shield on his belt. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His silver hair is thinning but still full. He has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Through the years after Bathin was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Bathin's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is short and chestnut. He has amber eyes and a black hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bricklayer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 9000 cp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Aust embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.