Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has green eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2900 sp. Hematite (16 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Black opal (800 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished scimitar as well. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has amber eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Alain will drive conversation. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive, Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He stands about 3'4" and wears tattered old clothes. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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: He was born on a small isolated farm. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He stands about 3'11" and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Marshal. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

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 invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: Standing 4'11", this man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Soveliss was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Now he works as a music tutor during his time off.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 9000 cp.