Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears bulky blue painted plate armor. He wears his silver hair down. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. Varis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a red vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his red boots flare out at the collars. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Roge is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Roge grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Roge was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 900 gp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a white collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Nora was born with her father's beautiful face. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She tends to her Locksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Erevan was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. Sard (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a dagger on her belt. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tippletoe fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp).