Description: This younger middle-aged woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is auburn and curly. She has brown eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 west. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 90 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shield, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His blue hair, when down, is lengthy. His fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Body Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 120 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). 1 Average lock.

Description: She stands about 5'8" and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her red fur is greasy and uncared for. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 east. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and white handkerchief worn on his left side. His white fur is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Windy was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 90 gp. White pearl (140 gp).

Description: He wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Duergath will drive conversation. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: This woman wears a simple blue robe with brown stripes complete with hood. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Naivara was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

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

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length black hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence. Flaws: Selfish, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

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

Possessions: 130 pp.

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 tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Cartwright born in the past three hundred years. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Cartwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cartwright work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This malnourished woman typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. Her blue hair is braided into rings. Her black eyes peer out from beneath her small green hat.

Personality: Nemeia speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Engraver

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

Possessions: 600 sp.