Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'5" and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 900 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She very much looks the part of a Carter. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. She's also a talented Adventurer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1500 pp. Fire opal (1500 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Jade (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Jade (160 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. She has hazel eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Nella was born the youngest of three triplets. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature monstrous two handed axe.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has silver hair. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Tanglar's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and white handkerchief worn on his left side. He wears his chestnut hair up. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 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.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has white hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He is a Lycanthrope in disguise. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 east. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he desires power and/or immortality

Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 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.