Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'1". She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and her gloved hand is found clutching a longsword. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. The war was a terrible time for her, and Tippletoe does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears an entirely white suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Vanchu was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Vanchu's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Antagonistic. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Claira will drive conversation. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Claira grew up listening to her father's many stories. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and balancing her hectic life and new ruler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Religious, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His yellow fur is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Trail liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Bonds: Family, Religious, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: The child of a Miner, who enjoyed hunting, Puyet was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Soapmaker.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and to be a miner again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: He got into the Locksmith business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Locksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Locksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Locksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 500 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp).