Description: He wears a brown vest and prefers tan and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Beloril was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull brown iron scale mail. She has slicked back black hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1100 pp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Borgu was born with his mother's beautiful face. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He usually wears his brown robe and has his pickaxe always slung over his shoulder. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His gray fur is knotted and matted. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Sweet alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to be a armorer again

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: 6'7" and muscular, this western man is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His scarlet crest is heavily combed to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. A true patriot, Bidreked would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 35000 sp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She bought a shield and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, PTSD. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1800 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her hair is brown and curly. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Xanaphia enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears dark leathers with embroidery. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: The child of a Body Guard, who enjoyed hunting, Crampernap was taken on many hunting expeditions. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Nature, Rich, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Tourmaline (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.