Description: She wears bulky grey painted plate armor. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Elysande enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her childhood dream was to be a Courier, but she was a colossal failure. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Interpreter.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Jebeddo isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in the north. Jebeddo was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Mason. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

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

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has achieved small success as a Bather.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She wears a colorful flower in her white crest. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp).

Description: He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 60 gp.