Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is red and very short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears bulky white painted plate armor. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Darrow hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. At some point he was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-orc people

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 150 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp).