Description: He stands about 6'7" and is dressed in earthy colors with a green and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His scarlet crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Direcris grew up listening to his father's many stories. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Adventurer, Debt, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a green coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. Her white hair is knotted and matted. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Body Guard like her father before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 28000 cp. Hematite (14 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp).

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and she perpetually has her shield ready. She has moderate length red hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She likes to wear blue tank tops with grey skirt. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Caramip isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 sp.