Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is blonde and curly. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has moderate length white fur. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Fletcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp).

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available she will default to her falchion. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Family, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a Fortune-teller, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Bonds: Slave, Guardian, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 150 gp.