Description: He is in excellent shape and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His auburn hair is still thick. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Aerdeth enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gifted student he started as a Performer, but he got bored and became a Servant. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 cp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp).

Description: 3'4" and muscular, this western woman wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available she will default to her sai. She is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around her ears. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A gifted student she started as a Glassblower, but she got bored and became a Actor. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears her gray fur up. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson pastel hat.

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. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Lone was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Bounty Hunter. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in the north. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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: Gnomish compassion; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her red hair is still thick. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Reddlepop studied abroad. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 35000 sp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). 1 Average lock. 1 Simple lock.