Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her golden hair is braided into rings. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She found a children's book about a Elf Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp. 3 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears long strands of amethyst and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. With wild auburn hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When Ella reached her early adolescence her Half-Elf 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 gp. Azurite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Peridot (40 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears black trousers with green and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Skog is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Animal Trainer profession.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has achieved small success as a Mortician.

Motivation: He's in love; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tod grew up listening to his father's many stories. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 160 gp.