Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Siffress lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His chestnut hair is cut short. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a brown coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He has red hair. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 cp. Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is short and red. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Doctor. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has achieved small success as a Doctor.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a fancy green dress. She has brown hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Gadreel speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Gadreel alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1500 sp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Rose (20 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears green trousers with tan and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her silver eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a Tanner, her father struggled to pay the bills. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Tailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Tailor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Tailor for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: An older man who tends to wear a violet poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, he is not a threatening figure. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, John was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. John was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Adrik isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born to a Stylist, his father struggled to pay the bills. Adrik was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: He wears a violet collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He is physically well-built. His brown hair is knotted and matted. He is baby faced.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 290 gp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp).