Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a blue coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His head has been shaved. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2200 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Onyx (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'7" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a violet collared shirt and green skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her auburn hair is cut short. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She takes great joy in being the best Sculptor in town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. Silver pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. She carries with her a set of shortspears on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. She has white eyes and a green hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Ronwe was born on a far southern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Fisher. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 170 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. She has no hair. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 9000 sp.