Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. She wears her chestnut hair down. She has green eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To protect her home; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'0" and is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her purple hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines black.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. The war was a terrible time for her, and Pyra does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She got into the Healer business at a young age. A gifted student she started as a Tailor, but she got bored and became a Healer. 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: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new healer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, marred by teas. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His ears are large.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Bertram isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Bertram was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. Her red fur is thinning but still full. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Gardener born in the past three hundred years. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Serpent lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to be a sailor again

Flaws: Fearful, Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rose (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Eye agate (10 gp).