Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 4. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 20 pp. Hematite (8 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears long strands of ruby and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Orla isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a Bowyer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Eleanor lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1500 sp. 1 Thunderstones. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: A 6'6" northern man, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Euron was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses like a well dressed Bookbinder does. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Eiravel was born with his mother's beautiful face. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bookbinder. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Greedy, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has dyed his greying silver crest a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and many goblins want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest and is in decent physical shape. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sailor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Sailor like his father before him.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Sculptor; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'2". He wears a worn and beaten armor. His head has been shaved. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Glim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

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

Possessions: 80 gp. Citrine (50 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His fur is brown and curly. His copper eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Moon grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp.