Description: This man is very fat, and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to protect his home

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a white coat with pastel slacks, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a very tight haircut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He bought a morningstar and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her right hand. She wears her chestnut hair down. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ekk will drive conversation. She is an amazing painter.

History: Ekk was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1700 pp. Hematite (12 gp). Amber (140 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Sard (40 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Rose (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Sard (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Jet (110 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'11" northern woman, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her brown hair is wavy and long. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her broad grey hat.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, In love, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She is an epitome of beauty. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Maynild lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Actor for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 10000 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. She is an epitome of beauty. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Engraver business.

History: Valida lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1100 pp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Sard (70 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).