Description: This late middle aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Glassblower work with an outfit from a few towns over. Glassblower work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Job, Poor, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 800 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Senteq embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Brewer.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to be a mercenary again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Military, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Coral (50 gp). Fire opal (900 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. 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 chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. After coming to the age of reason, Reddlepop took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Stutters

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

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 dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and tan handkerchief worn on her right side. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: Born to a Scribe, her father struggled to pay the bills. Elysande abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Jasper (30 gp). 2 Tanglefoot bags. 2 Tanglefoot bags. 2 Thunderstones. 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a white and blue handkerchief worn on her left side. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her monstrous two handed axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Gynnie was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Cleric, 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 Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mortician hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. During her travels, Gynnie and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Gynnie discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Gynnie fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1300 gp. Silver pearl (70 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a grey top hat and grey clothes. Her white hair is still thick. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born in the west. Ilde was born on a far western forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Shepherd. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and balancing her hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'9". She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her blue hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. The war was a terrible time for her, and Sorath does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She got into the Detective business at a young age. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Amber (40 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 2 Thunderstones.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a shield on her belt. She has a very tight haircut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Meriele was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Meriele fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and is pretty ugly. His red fur is braided into rings. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.