Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His blonde hair is long and unkept. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gerbo grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a nunchaku on her belt. She has done her best to style her gold crest to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are red.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ralf was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 3000 cp. Deep green spinel (150 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. With wild black hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 51. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1100 sp.