Description: This malnourished woman dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with white slacks. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dragonborn people; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2400 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her silver hair is still thick. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her small grey hat.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gurdis embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bellfounder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Gurdis never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She wears suspenders and pastel workpants. Her shirt is white, and she wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. She has moderate length red fur. Her yellow eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Apothecary.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Lazy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Berrian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Berrian alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Berrian was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Chalcedony (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).