Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. 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. Erky fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and revenge

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her brown hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 pp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp).

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a black shirt, with a blue mid length shorts with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His white hair is cut short. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the east were limited. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and he's attracted to the pc

Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Immigrant, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He carries a battered sickle and tarnished warhammer as well. His brass crest is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He hates Dragonborns with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bharash does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Bharash reached his early adolescence his Dragonborn mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. He carries with him a set of kukris, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Senteq was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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. 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. Senteq fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 32000 sp. Eye agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her black hair is still thick. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the right. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Her first spouse was a Carpenter, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is typically in her Shepherd uniform, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her blonde hair is long and unkept. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Georgina speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has achieved small success as a Shepherd.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp.