Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a shortbow on his belt. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a Guard, his father struggled to pay the bills. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting dire rats, the young Shump began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is dressed in earthy colors with a red and brown handkerchief worn on her right side. Her golden hair is well kept. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born in the north. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 sp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (4 gp).

Description: She likes to wear red tank tops with green skirt. Her hair is silver and curly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pennie fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is content

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Sensitive, Mundane. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Bowyer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her childhood dream was to be a Junk Dealer, but she was a colossal failure. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 360 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears professional attire. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her broad black hat.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: The child of a Soapmaker, who enjoyed hunting, Gadreel was taken on many hunting expeditions. Gadreel abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.