Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a kukri on his belt. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Qualen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). White opal (1400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cartwright. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His white hair is thinning but still full. He is baby faced.

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. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When Chem reached his early adolescence his Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a tan shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She 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. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. White pearl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Jade (70 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). White opal (600 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Jet (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a club on her belt. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Jelenneth was born on a far western forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Seamstress. After a long history of fighting, Jelenneth and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Beggar. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Military, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rose (40 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. Her hair is white and curly. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in the south to a Butcher, Juliana learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Butcher.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.