Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her sickle, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Gurdis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This tall, slender man wears long strands of emerald and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His auburn hair is cut short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Carter kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears bulky brown painted plate armor. She wears her black hair up. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Mason. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand her business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 80 gp. Citrine (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has black hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born in the north. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rose (50 gp).

Description: She dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her golden hair is wavy and long. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ridaro was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. After a long history of fighting, Ridaro and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Thunderstones.