Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his silver hair down. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 800 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His auburn hair is still thick. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Zook embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Zook alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. Her red hair is still thick. She has silver eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Lerissa wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She also has developed a complete distrust of the Weaver profession.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Lerissa was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She wears her chestnut hair up. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bounty Hunter 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and expand her business

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 sp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp).