Description: An older woman who wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available she will default to her hand crossbow, she is not a threatening figure. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nogu was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Nogu was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born in the west. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Gerald has worked very hard to control his curse. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Layabout responsibilities is difficult; and to be a performer again

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Peridot (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears skinny pants and wears a white and brown robe with the hood down. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the east were limited. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

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

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver pearl (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has wavy auburn hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Tippletoe was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Tippletoe and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Just what you see.