Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his long brown fur kept up in a rat tail. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Five was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has silver hair. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing and is in decent physical shape. She has no hair. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Gifted from a young age, Merla studied abroad. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1200 pp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 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.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a Merchant, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'0". He wears a brown vest and prefers white and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His white fur is greasy and uncared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Gale 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 he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Amber (100 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. She wears long strands of emerald and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has a hunchback. Her blonde hair is lengthy. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Oolah grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Jet (110 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). White opal (700 gp). White opal (700 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His red fur has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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, Art is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Art grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jet (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).