Description: She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with grey slacks. She is portly but not overly obese. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. The war was a terrible time for her, and Melissa does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Melissa was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver pearl (90 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is mildly Dwarf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. The war was a terrible time for him, and Veit does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Veit fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 pp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears skinny pants and wears a tan and grey robe with the hood down. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Virra hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 29000 cp. Jasper (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is silver and very short. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A freak accident while working with her Healer mother left her crippled. 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: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Sard (30 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.