Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears tattered old clothes. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Shax is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Junk Dealer. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She got into the Mercenary business at a young age. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his right hand. His fur is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Detective arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Being a Fortune-teller kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a black shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His scarlet crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is mildly Dragonborn supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Map Maker business.

History: Gorbundus was born with his mother's beautiful face. His childhood dream was to be a Baker, but he was a colossal failure. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Racist, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 110 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: The child of a Banker, who enjoyed hunting, Virra was taken on many hunting expeditions. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She bought a sai and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, brown shirt, and pastel tie. He is physically well-built. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Glim's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Interpreter soon after.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and balancing his hectic life and new interpreter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 10 pp. Hematite (8 gp).

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Panana was born with her father's beautiful face. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a long, black cloak. His hair is blue and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He bought a sai and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 140 gp.