Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He worked as a nervous Navigator and found it very stressful. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and to be a knight again

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Abalaba lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She found a children's book about a Gnome Ranger who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barrister and was forced into it by her family; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Zircon (30 gp). 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His blonde hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tiefling culture. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 gp. Star ruby (500 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available he will default to his falchion. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Emotional. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Malachite (6 gp). Red spinel (40 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a brown collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a red scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Butcher but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Buckler.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is wearing a long, green cloak. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Tanner. She has worked as a Tanner like her father before her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 27000 cp. Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Jade (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Herbalist. Her hair is short and red. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is a great chef.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Buvvie abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. After a long history of fighting, Buvvie and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

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

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).