Description: He wears long strands of amber and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He carries a battered axe and tarnished warhammer as well. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Varis's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Carpenter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 pp. Obsidian (10 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. He has black hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. After a long history of fighting, Thakrak and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Amber (110 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Rose (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born to a Miner, his father struggled to pay the bills. He 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His white crest, when down, is lengthy. He has red eyes and a black hat with a red feather.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. A true patriot, Fax would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He bought a bow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has a hunchback. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the left. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. A true patriot, Agnes would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 has achieved small success as a Miller.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 10000 gp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp).

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears dull grey sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed warhammer, just in case. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Kildrak was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 pp. Jade (50 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His copper crest has been sun bleached extensively. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 30. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Shedinn is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp).