Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He usually wears his grey robe and has his pickaxe always slung over his shoulder. He has a hunchback. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Ernest was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. Ernest was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Interpreter. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 cp. Deep green spinel (60 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on his belt. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Alvyn hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'9" when asserting himself. His head has been shaved. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born in the west. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He wears a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 150 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are green.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Eldon was born the youngest of three triplets. After coming to the age of reason, Eldon took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2600 sp. Sard (60 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp).