Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, marred by beers. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Ilde is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

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. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a white armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Shautha isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. She works hard and plays hard.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her scarlet crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to clean up the streets

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Spyglass. 1 Average lock. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Superior lock.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ortegar will drive conversation. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a lance and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Dyer business.

History: Hrathy was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Commoner, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Commoner in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Jade (50 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she tends to wear a large brown jacket. She has done her best to style her orange fur to look like a famous performer. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady yellow eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has never given up on her singing dream.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 140 gp. Jet (130 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 6'2". He is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather, and his gloved hand is found clutching a ceremonial dagger. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. 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 psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is silver and curly. He has green eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ratanák grew up listening to his father's many stories. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to be a guard again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Sard (30 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Jasper (30 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. He has shaved his head bald. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Snafû's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Brewer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Layabout, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Sard (30 gp).