Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She carries with her a set of quarterstaffs on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Pearl lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Family, In love. Occupation: Server

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her ears are large.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Synthrin was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a brown shirt, with a grey mid length skirt with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears her white hair down. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Masseuse they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Sellsword, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Eye agate (8 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. She carries with her a set of sais, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She found a children's book about a Gnome Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a blue shirt, with a green mid length shorts with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a great chef.

History: He was born in the north. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Coral (160 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Rose (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Peridot (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears grey trousers with red and tan striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her feathered grey hat.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Jacoba was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Butcher; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He wears his white hair down. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Expand his business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a yellow collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'6" when asserting himself. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Nicholas was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. Ella was born on a far southern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Carter. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.