Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Thiala enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. 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. Thiala fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, white shirt, and black tie. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a great chef.

History: Uthemar hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Uthemar was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a green collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She has done her best to style her copper crest to look like a famous performer. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. 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: She was raised in a desert tribe. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she is content

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 3000 cp. 8 Acid flasks. 4 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Holy water.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Seebo embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Seebo hails from a village terrorized by drow. He found a children's book about a Gnome Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: Money/treasure; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2400 sp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp).