Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears bulky tan painted plate armor. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and many giants want her driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp. Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp).

Description: This man tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Terse. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'7" when asserting herself. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep black.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

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-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His red hair is cut short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Roland lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Actor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Actor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.