Description: This slender man stands about 3'2". He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. His hair is black and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. He has no hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the south to a Bricklayer, Gerbo learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. He's also a talented Fisher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and balancing his hectic life and new bricklayer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Standing 3'3", this woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Donella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Obsidian (8 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has slicked back golden hair. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. Her white hair is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Miner who has hired her part-time. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Miner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miner work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Fortune-teller, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to be a fortune-teller again

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (110 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her white hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Elama embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Layabout

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

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears just a green suit. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his long purple hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are silver and beady.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born in the west. While he appears to be a normal Tiefling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Black opal (1300 gp).