Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He prefers to wear flannel. He is an epitome of beauty. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Pallabar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, 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. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pallabar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 70 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his gray fur down. His eyes are copper.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Backpack.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears green trousers with black and yellow striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her green crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when she was still a young child. The gnolls captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and many gnolls want her driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears professional attire. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Ulfgar hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She bought a shield and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with grey slacks. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His ears are large.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Immeral was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His childhood dream was to be a Gardener, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. His white hair is lengthy. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Paelias hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.