Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Tourmaline (130 gp).

Description: This woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull brown iron scale mail. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her left hand. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Merla was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Merla fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has dyed his greying bronze crest a little too much giving a sharp bronze color. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Gardener arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she likes to wear black tank tops with violet skirt. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is obsessed with her god.

History: The child of a Bellfounder, who enjoyed hunting, Criella was taken on many hunting expeditions. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: Standing 4'3", this man tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 230 gp.