Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively, and carries quarterstaffs. Her hair is short and black. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Veloptima embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Veloptima 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's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'2" when asserting himself. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His white fur is still thick. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born in the north to a Bounty Hunter, Harriet learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Harriet and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Full Plate.

Description: An older woman who wears a simple green robe with grey stripes complete with hood, she is not a threatening figure. She has styled her dark red hair well, parting it to the left. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. The war was a terrible time for her, and Uzza does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Uzza was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 cp. Silver ewer (40 gp).