Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is baby faced.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ribbles 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: The child of a Sage, who enjoyed hunting, Ribbles was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ribbles fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a brown shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He is physically well-built. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Trym was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, 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 Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Through the years after Trym was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Trym's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many orcs want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1900 pp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears just a blue suit. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

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 is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Aramil was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: To be a Roofer again; and balancing his hectic life and new herbalist responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Rose (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a quarterstaff on her belt. She is portly but not overly obese. Her white fur is braided into rings. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: Shivering lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shivering fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 9000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: She wears a grey costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. She has shaved her head bald. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of a Shepherd, who enjoyed hunting, Kilia was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red garnet (100 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Jet (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Coral (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats. Her crest is silver, silky, and of moderate length. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Daar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Doctor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Amber (110 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Jade (110 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). White opal (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. His hair is long and red with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Odo was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Disease, Fearful. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp).