Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a simple white robe with blue stripes complete with hood. He has wavy silver hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Bertram hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. At a young age his father died while driving off some gnolls. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in mace use. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bertram fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She wears a blue shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and grey pants. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly pickaxes and shortbows. Her hair is silver and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. The war was a terrible time for her, and Mardnab does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Mardnab was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: Standing 4'11", this woman wears suspenders and yellow workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. She has wavy golden hair. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her small yellow hat.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She tends to her Dilettante job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 8000 sp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Juliana was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Laborer.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She found a children's book about a Gnome Rogue 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.