Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His auburn hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a Cook, his father struggled to pay the bills. He found a children's book about a Halfling Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1400 gp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp).

Description: 3'9" and muscular, this northern woman wears baggy grey pantaloons and a tan scarf. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Alice was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Detective hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 18000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. Her tied-back hair is silver. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Griselda fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp.