Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. With wild golden hair. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Nalaed hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Nalaed alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her black hair is still thick. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, brigands burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying south to reunite her family. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Azurite (11 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Jet (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and yellow handkerchief worn on his right side, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is white and very short. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Alvyn hails from a village terrorized by orcs. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's in love; and a deep hatred of orcs

Flaws: Addict, Racist, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Rose (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears baggy pastel pantaloons and a white scarf. She has styled her orange fur well, parting it to the right. Her yellow eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. 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: Five 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. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 12000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. When Ahvain reached his early adolescence his Elf father 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. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. 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 to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult.

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carnelian (30 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). 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: He wants to get laid; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1200 pp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.