Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'3" when asserting himself. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: A 6'5" eastern woman, she wears a green shirt with thin white vertical stripes and grey pants. Her crest, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Pogranix enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 230 pp. Hematite (7 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her hair is long and red with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair is white and curly. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Jarsali wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Jarsali was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Jarsali decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1300 sp.