Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His auburn hair is still thick. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Zook embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Zook alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. Her red hair is still thick. She has silver eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Lerissa wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She also has developed a complete distrust of the Weaver profession.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Lerissa was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 sp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and is pretty ugly. Her green crest is unkempt and raggedy. She has gold eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 sp.