Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying north to reunite her family. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She has no hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Callybon grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature halberd.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'1" and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull brown iron scale mail. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 sp.