Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she usually wears her white robe and has her quarterstaff always slung over her shoulder. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Bilga's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Bilga lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. After a long history of fighting, Bilga and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When Gennal reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Blue quartz (4 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down, marred by beers. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This tall, slender man sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This western man 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. His clothes are grease stained in places. His rusty crest is matted, messy, and big. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Bidreked was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is dressed in an above average manner. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length red hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is portly but not overly obese. He has no hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He takes great joy in being the best Engraver in town.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He became a Engraver soon after.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is mildly Elf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He stands about 4'9" and sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 30 gp.