Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is red and very short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Justice, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Crowbar. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

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 susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a Roofer, her father struggled to pay the bills. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She tends to her Engraver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She likes to wear tan tank tops with yellow skirt. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. She is baby faced.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born in the south. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 130 gp.