Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair is white and curly. Her ears are large.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'8". She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Sarah grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Artistic, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 sp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His red hair is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gardain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Optimist, Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

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

Possessions: Rock crystal (70 gp). 2 Smokesticks.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Nuraval is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Nuraval was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a weaver and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: Zephan is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a Unemployed, his father struggled to pay the bills. After coming to the age of reason, Zephan took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 40 pp. 2 Antitoxin. 2 Alchemist’s fire. 3 Tanglefoot bags.