Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a kukri, but if one is not available he will default to his spear. His brown hair is long and unkept. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 pp. Deep green spinel (160 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Amber (160 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is short and silver. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Bertram speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bertram grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 30 gp. Amber (80 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a blue shirt, with a green mid length skirt with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Through the years after Bethrynna was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Bethrynna's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears skinny pants and wears a red and white robe with the hood down. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Dilettante again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Standing 3'10", this woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, white shirt, and brown tie. Her brown hair is well kept. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. She uses divination through singing.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 20 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She carries with her a set of hammers, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born in the north. Millicent was born on a far northern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Painter. After a long history of fighting, Millicent and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she has the majority of her body covered in plate, and is pretty ugly. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Stableman father left her crippled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp).