Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'2". He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe, and his gloved hand is found clutching a trident. He has golden hair. His green eyes peer out from beneath his small tan hat.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His childhood dream was to be a Sailor, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Blacksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Job, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'0", this woman wears a simple green robe with black stripes complete with hood. Her dark red hair is braided into rings. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. 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: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Azza never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and many gnolls want her driven away

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Carpenter. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Carpenter for the past few years.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Debt. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 40 gp. Red spinel (120 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Azurite (6 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'6". He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is cut close to his head. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Sindri abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 sp.