Description: A 3'4" northern man, he wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Erky was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 27000 cp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears just a black suit, and carries ceremonial daggers. He keeps his long white crest kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. In his youth he was a Doctor, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. After a long history of fighting, Direcris and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a tan top hat and tan clothes. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Caelynn enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When Caelynn reached her early adolescence her Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Addict, Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Jasper (60 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.