Description: Runty and weak-looking, he 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. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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: The child of a Cartwright, who enjoyed hunting, Ahrim was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears baggy brown pantaloons and a blue scarf. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Miller for hire.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Carter; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. Her brown fur is singed and shortened. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His blonde hair is cut short. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Blacksmith.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with white slacks. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: Gifted from a young age, Laucian studied abroad. Laucian abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. After a long history of fighting, Laucian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2300 sp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp).

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His cinnamon fur is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Laborer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Laborer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Knight, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Laborer responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Military, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 23000 sp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a white shirt, with a blue mid length skirt with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her black hair is well kept. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

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

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She bought a morningstar and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears a violet armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'4" when asserting herself. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. 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, Birel is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Birel grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a warhammer on her belt. She keeps her silver crest in a pixie cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Glassblower arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aasathra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 sp.