Description: A 4'2" northern woman, she dresses like a well dressed Map Maker does. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Ilde was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes., but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'4" when asserting herself. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Mardnab isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is her passion; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She usually wears her pastel robe and has her hammer always slung over her shoulder. She carries with her a set of hammers on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her brown fur is matted, messy, and big. Her yellow eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dynamic fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has styled his orange fur well, parting it to the left. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Through the years after Gale was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Gale's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 sp. Coral (50 gp).

Description: She wears a fancy green dress. She is physically well-built. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Ea speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She takes great joy in being the best Courier in town.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This malnourished man dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a white coat with grey slacks. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He got into the Gardener business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Gardener work with an outfit from a few towns over. Gardener work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Gardener for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Gardener responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 10 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp).

Description: This man wears blue trousers with yellow and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Suhnae fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 14000 cp. Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and carries quarterstaffs. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Stylist business.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 sp. Golden pearl (130 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His cinnamon fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Jade was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Monk, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.