Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a simple white robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. His silver hair is braided into rings. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Fargas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Fargas was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

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

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 17000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Nutae was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His first spouse was a Beggar, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. She has shaved her head bald. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Marigold hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Marigold liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears an entirely white suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and is pretty ugly. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 9000 gp. Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Amber (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and carries longswords. Her hair is blonde and curly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Dalaba embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls 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 father from journeying south to reunite her family. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Dalaba was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and many gnolls want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 11000 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and brown tie. She carries with her a set of hand crossbows on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. Her scarlet crest is long and unkept. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She became a Bowyer soon after.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bowyer responsibilities is difficult; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.