Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'7" when asserting himself. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Kipper was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 16000 sp. Black pearl (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Jet (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a brown shirt with thin black vertical stripes and blue pants. He sports a flattop fur cut. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 40 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).

Description: She stands about 3'0" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

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 skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When Andry reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 80000 cp. Tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: He is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Hamil will drive conversation. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Hamil abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.