Description: This slender man stands about 4'9". He prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Heward hails from a village terrorized by brigands. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with violet slacks. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 sp. Jade (140 gp). 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a red tunic with grey highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gormogord does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed, Secretive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 110 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Oriff grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. A gifted student she started as a Mason, but she got bored and became a Server. She has achieved small success as a Server.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to be a mason again

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).