Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he usually wears his grey robe and has his quarterstaff always slung over his shoulder. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Spy who has hired him part-time. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Uraim's homeland. Uraim decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 190 gp. Amber (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears dull brown sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. He carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished greataxe as well. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Farmer. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 42000 sp. Obsidian (5 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: He wears a simple violet robe with blue stripes complete with hood. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Ernest was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military, Debt. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 21000 cp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is dressed in an above average manner. She has wavy red hair. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Miner profession.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Courier.

Motivation: To be a Miner again; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He wears his black fur up. His eyes are green.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His first spouse was a Marshal, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 60000 cp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman is typically in her Shepherd uniform. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born in the west. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Shepherd for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her white hair is cut short. She has green eyes.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: The child of a Servant, who enjoyed hunting, Lia was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and is pretty ugly. With bright black hair. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Ahlyssa is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She takes great joy in being the best Cook in town.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. A freak accident while working with her Courier mother left her crippled. She's also a talented Courier, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. 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: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.