Description: This western woman is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is red and curly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: Shanairla is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a large brown jacket. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. Through the years after Gimgen was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Gimgen's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Courier and was forced into it by his family; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She sports red long hair. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Through the years after Mardred was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Mardred's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 140 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a green coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 500 sp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp).

Description: Standing 3'2", this man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. He has silver hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 380 gp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His head has been shaved. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bookbinder but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

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. Through the years after Târz was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Târz's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. Obsidian (8 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length black fur. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to be a ploughman again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Jade (130 gp).

Description: This woman wears a red shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 60 gp. Coral (150 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with brown slacks. His crest is gold and curly. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 800 sp.