Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and carries warhammers. His red crest is still thick. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 10 pp. Pink pearl (60 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mason work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mason work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Barber, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Pink pearl (100 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He is portly but not overly obese. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His green eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson blue hat.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A 4'7" western woman, she wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a trident, but if one is not available she will default to her scythe. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs.

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: In love, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp.