Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and he perpetually has his sai ready. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Zaffrab fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has silver hair. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Skûn enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Skûn studied abroad. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears a pastel tunic with black highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His fur is beige and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and revenge

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1800 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her head has been shaved. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Moss agate (11 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His black eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Thodris lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (130 gp).