Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Oda isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. 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: Born in the east to a Mercenary, Oda learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Oda alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She struck the Mercenary job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2700 sp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed warhammer, just in case. His lavender fur is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2200 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Architect arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age his father died while driving off some goblins. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in bow use. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 110 gp. Amethyst (130 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Gunter took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up hand crossbow and armor he uses now. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Mayor; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 12000 sp.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Umpen was born with his mother's beautiful face. He found a children's book about a Gnome Warrior 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. 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. Umpen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'6". He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He found a children's book about a Gnome Warrior 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. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Herbalist and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. Moss agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is dressed in earthy colors with a red and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His red hair is singed and shortened. His ears are large.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Watson was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Watson took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up flail and armor he uses now. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 sp. Citrine (20 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).