Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes., and she perpetually has her pickaxe ready. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Shax was born with her mother's beautiful face. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shax 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 her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Sard (50 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. With bright auburn hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Shipwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Rimple isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Butcher. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Butcher for the past few years.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her scimitar with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She sports red long hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has worked as a Weaver like her mother before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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: To end her boredom; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy, Secretive, Mundane. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp. Tourmaline (40 gp).