Description: This man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. He wears his auburn hair down. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

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. Norsko was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Brewer. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this northern woman prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the north. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Beggar and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her black hair is well kept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 130 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp).

Description: He wears a black tunic with grey highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around his shoes. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Skak took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up falchion and armor he uses now. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Miner for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Miner responsibilities is difficult; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 30 gp.