Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Althaea was born with her mother's beautiful face. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Rimple isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears professional attire. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Isabella took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is physically well-built. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He uses divination through singing.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

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 is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Valanthe isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Born in the north to a Shoemaker, Valanthe learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears tattered old clothes. He has wavy golden hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 140 pp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'0" and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born in a small desert village. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Amber (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Coral (160 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mortician arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the left. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Gifted from a young age, Shautha studied abroad. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shautha fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 gp. Fire opal (600 gp). Jade (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.