Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured and is in decent physical shape. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Cora was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Sellsword, but she was a colossal failure. 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. Cora fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and doesn't want to be a spice merchant and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. She wears a blue wide-brimmed hat and blue clothes. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed blue hat.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 sp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gilthur was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 3'4" southern woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Disciplined, Extrovert. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is typically in his Marshal uniform. His chestnut hair is still thick. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Marshal. He became a Marshal soon after.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Religious, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. He has moderate length golden hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1 Backpack.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is typically in his Tailor uniform. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Gifted from a young age, Korfel studied abroad. A gifted student he started as a Miller, but he got bored and became a Tailor. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Tailor for the past few years.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and balancing his hectic life and new tailor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.