Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is mildly Gnome supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She keeps her long dark red hair kept up in a rat tail. Her half smiles and black eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and carries axes. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the left. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born in the south to a Carter, Manea learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: To be a Roofer again; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 200 gp. Red garnet (80 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Emerald (1100 gp).

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shortspears and lances. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. After months of barely getting by, Tippletoe managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1200 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp).

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Hunter does. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is blonde and curly. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born in the north to a Hunter, Qualen learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Hunter. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Tourmaline (50 gp).