Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Chem was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Aristocrat, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Aristocrat in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Chem abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Alexandrite (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. 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: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Nogu took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Ar-Karo was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp).

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat, and carries lances. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her silver eyes.

Personality: Mastema hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Mastema lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Barrister. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He carries with him a set of nunchakus on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His brown hair is braided into rings. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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. Ogthrak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 7000 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears baggy white pantaloons and a green scarf. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Dilettante responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Job, Slave. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 sp. Moss agate (16 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 wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her cinnamon fur is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Seven has worked very hard to control her curse. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

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

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing, and she perpetually has her warhammer ready. She keeps her gold crest in a pixie cut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

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 does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born into a rich family. She worked as a nervous Navigator and found it very stressful. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to be a shepherd again

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His fur is cut close to his head. His eyes are a pleasant copper.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 gp. Jet (40 gp). 1 Half-Plate.