Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She tends to wear a red poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Nikki grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Nikki. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears a white shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and pastel pants. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He got into the Dyer business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. Amber (120 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a hand crossbow on her belt. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Thiala is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Thiala was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Rose (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'5". She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her crest is bronze and curly. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. The war was a terrible time for her, and Gesrethe does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Everburning torch.