Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Malmûg fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This man is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His black eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. 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: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She usually wears her blue robe and has her longbow always slung over her shoulder. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ellyjoybell isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 110 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears a brown coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Rosalind wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. 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: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Blue quartz (15 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the right. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She worked as a nervous Doctor and found it very stressful. She has achieved small success as a Doctor.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Pink pearl (130 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears professional attire. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. 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: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Greedy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, blue shirt, and white tie. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are gray.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Tanner they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Bookbinder, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 130 gp. White pearl (90 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female wears suspenders and tan workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Because her father 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 north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying north to reunite her family. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 190 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Half-Plate.