Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available she will default to her crossbow. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Sage arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A freak accident while working with her Junk Dealer mother left her crippled. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Skog was born the youngest of three triplets. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a tan costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. He wears a colorful flower in his blonde hair. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has worked as a Gardener like his father before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Sapply embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2500 sp. Silver ewer (70 gp).

Description: She wears a brown costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. Her brown hair is cut short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes orcs are coming to abduct people. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Sybil lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1 Simple lock.