Description: This dark-skinned female wears a tan shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her brown hair is cut short. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Born in the south to a Knight, Donella learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and to end her boredom

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 110 pp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and he perpetually has his shield ready. His black hair is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While he appears to be a normal Dwarf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dain 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 he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: An older man who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is always cut to a buzz. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His parents enrolled him in a Warrior school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Standing 5'5", this man wears just a yellow suit. He has no hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 120 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When Nora reached her early adolescence her Dwarf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 250 gp.