Description: This malnourished man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hoshgrish studied abroad. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Laborer for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Courier arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Courier. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'3" when asserting herself. Her moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a Herbalist, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 cp. Tourmaline (70 gp).