Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'3". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a flail. He wears his golden hair up. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Kipper is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and expand his business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a blue deerstalker hat and blue clothes. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is long and red with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He has gray eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Zircon (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has a hunchback. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Tiefling culture. 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: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A freak accident while working with her Locksmith mother left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'9" when asserting herself. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. Her ears are large.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Shy, Disease. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 10000 sp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears brown trousers with grey and blue striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: Eleanor lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 160 gp.