Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and she perpetually has her rapier ready. She keeps her blue crest in a pixie cut. Her red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gilkass fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive, Disease. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His head has been shaved. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: The child of a Farmer, who enjoyed hunting, Thorin was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'1". She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat, and her gloved hand is found clutching a hammer. Her blonde hair is lengthy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Barkeep work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barkeep work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Barkeep.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Greedy, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 150 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her black hair is cut short. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 800 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was taken from her home at a very young age. After a long history of fighting, Myathethil and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the right. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp.