Description: A 4'11" western woman, she wears a violet collared shirt and yellow skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Ella was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She's also a talented Barber, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: She wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. She is physically well-built. With bright black hair. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her childhood dream was to be a Scribe, but she was a colossal failure. 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. Virra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 600 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'7" and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has green eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Tanner responsibilities is difficult; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He is portly but not overly obese. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Burto embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 cp. Coral (150 gp). 1 Banded mail.