Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she prefers to wear red clothing when she does not wear armor. Her red hair is heavily combed to the right. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. After coming to the age of reason, Nora took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Stylist business.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Ridaro liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her crest is copper and curly. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Poor, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1 Buckler.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has no hair. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 140 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She wears her auburn hair down. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is mildly Gnome supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a blue costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His hair is long and white with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is short and purple. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: The child of a Tanner, who enjoyed hunting, Tethren was taken on many hunting expeditions. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Dyer born in the past three hundred years. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Ermina was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Dyer.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 900 sp.