Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and a wedding ring on his left hand. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 sp. Red spinel (140 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Full Plate.

Description: This tall, slender man wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is cut close to his head. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Baern was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears dark leathers with embroidery, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the north were limited. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'3". She wears a brown shirt, with a violet mid length skirt with violet tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her lavender fur is thinning but still full. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. The war was a terrible time for her, and Serpent does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She got into the Sage business at a young age. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Serpent took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up pickaxe and armor she uses now. She struck the Sage job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Flaws: Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).