Description: He has a missing left leg. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Frouse isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp).

Description: He wears an entirely yellow suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. A true patriot, Hubert would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her long chestnut hair reaches down to her waist. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Thea was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. After a long history of fighting, Thea and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Coral (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a pastel vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her pastel boots flare out at the collars. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her yellow eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp.