Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, marred by sweets. She has moderate length black hair. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Katherine liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Persistence, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She usually wears her grey robe and has her sword always slung over her shoulder. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the right. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Through the years after Nora was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Nora's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'0". He wears a grey vest and prefers white and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a pickaxe. His hair is white and very short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, black shirt, and pastel tie. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has moderate length black hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 150 gp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.