Description: This woman stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her head has been shaved. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 72. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She found a children's book about a Human Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. 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: She is greedy; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Jasper (40 gp).

Description: 5'6" and muscular, this western woman wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a quarterstaff on her belt. Her red hair is singed and shortened. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Arara was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Cook, but she was a colossal failure. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. His fur is orange, silky, and of moderate length. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dagger fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 cp. 4 Holy water.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She carries a battered flail and tarnished mace as well. Her rusty crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Interpreter. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is wearing a long, red cloak. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is cut close to his head. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record, Military, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.