Description: This malnourished woman wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a whip, but if one is not available she will default to her shortbow. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: Born to a Sailor, her father struggled to pay the bills. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Tagga alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of goblins

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears an entirely blue suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. She is baby faced.

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 is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has taken up work as a Ploughman and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and tiefling compassion

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1200 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears dull green sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are silver.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Optimist, Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman prefers to wear violet clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her left hand. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. 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: Gifted from a young age, Tiaathque studied abroad. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Tiaathque grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Tiaathque. After months of barely getting by, Tiaathque managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 14000 sp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Amber (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has moderate length brown hair. His eyes are silver and beady.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She is mildly Human supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She is a Deep Scion in disguise. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Yvonne has worked very hard to control her curse. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 130 pp. Moss agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Peridot (60 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'9" and wears baggy brown pantaloons and a tan scarf. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

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. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears tattered old clothes. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is black and curly. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.