Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Gerald is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gerald was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A freak accident while working with his Weaver mother left him crippled. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2700 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp).

Description: This woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Waywocket's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She found a children's book about a Gnome Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She came across an abandoned tomb where she found a relic that called out to her. After picking it up she was cursed by lycanthropy.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and she perpetually has her spear ready. Her black fur is knotted and matted. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Mary was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Mary's homeland. Mary decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Performer.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to be a knight again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 sp.