Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair is brown and curly. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born in the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. She has worked as a Bricklayer like her father before her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 pp. Banded agate (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rose (70 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Coral (120 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Sindri abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is short and red. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ella was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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: A deep hatred of gnolls; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.