Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His black hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are silver and beady.

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. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Astar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This late middle aged woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. She sports a flattop hair cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born in the west to a Sailor, Creega learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Creega took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up dagger and armor she uses now. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sailor.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her golden hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Numba isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She got into the Animal Trainer business at a young age. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She struck the Animal Trainer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and balancing her hectic life and new animal trainer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his spear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. He has white hair. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Everard 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. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small violet clips. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She got into the Hunter business at a young age. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She tends to her Hunter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 5'11". She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and her gloved hand is found clutching a dagger. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her white eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the north to a Herbalist, Osah learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her first spouse was a Banker, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Banker they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Herbalist, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a black cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. His head has been shaved. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. 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: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 sp. Hematite (6 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This malnourished man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His scarlet crest is unkempt and raggedy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. At a young age his father died while driving off some dire rats. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in warhammer use. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Courier. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dragonborn culture. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and balancing her hectic life and new courier responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 10 pp.