Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured and is in decent physical shape. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Cora was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Sellsword, but she was a colossal failure. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cora fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and doesn't want to be a spice merchant and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. She wears a blue wide-brimmed hat and blue clothes. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed blue hat.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Carlin has worked very hard to control her curse. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 sp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gilthur isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He got into the Knight business at a young age. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 3'4" southern woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 150 gp.