Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is obsessed with her god.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the east. 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 now owns her own business.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'2". He wears a red coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. He has a very tight haircut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Bertram hails from a village terrorized by drow. 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 drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has wavy brass crest. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Hillanot alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Hillanot was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (12 gp).

Description: An older woman who is typically in her Detective uniform, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kithri grew up listening to her father's many stories. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Carpenter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. His childhood dream was to be a Mayor, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Junk Dealer for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. She keeps her beige fur in a pixie cut. Her ears are large.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Leaf was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His yellow fur has been sun bleached extensively. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Miller but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Art 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

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

Possessions: 4000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Coral (120 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp).