Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His white hair is cut short. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born in the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Jade (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is cut close to his head. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She carries with her a set of shortspears on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She has red hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 11000 cp.

Description: She stands about 4'1" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Vistra lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 gp.