Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He sports a flattop crest cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is an amazing painter.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. After coming to the age of reason, Srorthen took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Conrad liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He bought a shortspear and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born to a Slave Trader, his father struggled to pay the bills. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Slave Trader. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2800 sp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. She wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. She has a hunchback. Her white hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are likewise white.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Armara was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats. Her long black crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Gilkass lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Tanner.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she is greedy

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. She wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down. She has a hunchback. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his red hair up. His silver eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Mordai was born with his father's beautiful face. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 90 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He is physically well-built. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 120 pp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing a long, blue cloak. He has no hair. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Jabbie studied abroad. At a young age his father died while driving off some orcs. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in hammer use. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Buckler.