Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His crest is brass and very short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. A true patriot, Pijjirik would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Pijjirik has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 7000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She worked as a nervous Sage and found it very stressful. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To be a Herbalist again.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp).

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. She sports black long hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Mason born in the past three hundred years. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mason responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Oolah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1100 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She carries with her a set of longbows on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1600 pp. Rose (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'0" and wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She wears her silver hair down. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She bought a hammer and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.