Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a pickaxe, but if one is not available he will default to his mace. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his top tan hat.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Frouse isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Frouse 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'0" and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her father's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered dire rats who tried to eat her hand. She's also a talented Armorer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and many dire rats want her driven away

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her spear with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She sports chestnut long hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Kithri speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp.