Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her gray fur is still thick. Her eyes are likewise yellow. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She is obsessed with her god.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is blonde and very short. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He was born into a rich family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Terse, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'7" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His blue crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His fur, while still mostly gray, has prominent grey streaks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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. He's also a talented Blacksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his sister

Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this western man wears a violet shirt with thin black vertical stripes and red pants. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her white hair is still thick. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: He wears bulky black painted plate armor. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has moderate length brown hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is content

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Jade (110 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is typically in her Mercenary uniform. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She got into the Mercenary business at a young age. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Mercenary. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Merchant. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has worked as a Merchant like his mother before him.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. 3 Alchemist’s fire.