Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears long strands of sapphire and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His gray fur is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are likewise copper. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Five was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bricklayer. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 sp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Jet (110 gp). Azurite (6 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has gray eyes and a blue hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Thiala never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Passionate, Justice. Bonds: Rich, In love, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed greatsword, just in case. Her red hair is long and unkept. She has gold eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Healer. 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 at the edge of vast forest. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and expand her business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Red spinel (100 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available she will default to her greataxe. She has white hair. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Banker but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Amber (110 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 pp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a blue collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She is mildly Gnome supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1100 pp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).