Description: This malnourished man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the north to a Cook, Varis learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears long strands of ruby and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting gnolls, the young Aramil began to lead the lost caravan. 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; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Sard (40 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a tan tunic with grey highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Menny grew up listening to her father's many stories. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'5". She usually wears her blue robe and has her ceremonial dagger always slung over her shoulder, and her gloved hand is found clutching a ceremonial dagger. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Scribe.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears just a brown suit. He carries a battered falchion and tarnished warhammer as well. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He has green eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. Her black fur is still thick. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born in the east. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her sai with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She wears her blonde hair up. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Drenna was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Drenna never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Climber’s kit.