Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Zanna isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jet (140 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Rose (80 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Amber (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Black opal (1500 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and a wedding ring on her left hand. With wild black hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Vanchu was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, 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 Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Azurite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears bulky blue painted plate armor. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Gerbo lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Aust never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Eye agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rose (30 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Jade (150 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). White opal (500 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Jet (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'9" when asserting herself. Her red hair is singed and shortened. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her parents were killed by giants in a raid when she was still a young child. The giants captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his black eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Paymon hails from a village terrorized by brigands. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Paymon alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Paymon was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. She has shaved her head bald. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Gillyd has worked very hard to control her curse. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.