Description: This woman stands a little under 3'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

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. A true patriot, Helja would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Helja was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has never given up on her music dream.

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

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Amber (140 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Jet (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp).

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. He is physically well-built. He sports a flattop hair cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 14000 gp. Star ruby (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Sard (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Coral (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Caeldrim is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in the west. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Sard (50 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a blue tunic with pastel highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered blue hat.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Jebeddo was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Healer and found it very stressful. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Adventurer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Healer, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'8" and muscular, this southern man wears a tan coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a Adventurer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Adventurer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Adventurer responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, In love, Slave. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Amber (130 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.