Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a blue tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Erky embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. After a long history of fighting, Erky and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'3". He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and his gloved hand is found clutching a lance. His red hair is braided into rings. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her brown hair is long and unkept. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her brass crest is smooth and relatively long. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Sage born in the past three hundred years. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a Bather, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 140 pp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has moderate length brown hair. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

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. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 50 pp.