Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has a hunchback. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Through the years after Gurdis was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Gurdis's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is greedy

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rose (60 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brass crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Sage for the past few years.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and expand his business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear brown tank tops with yellow pants. His yellow fur has been sun bleached extensively. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A freak accident while working with his Architect father left him crippled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 30000 cp. White pearl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She wears a colorful flower in her cinnamon fur. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep yellow.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Scribe profession.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Slave. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Just what you see.