Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tattered old clothes. His black hair is singed and shortened. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. Merihim enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 310 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has styled his black fur well, parting it to the left. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Ruler they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Sellsword, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 120 pp.

Description: 3'4" and muscular, this eastern man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His tied-back hair is silver. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Dabbledob isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Dabbledob was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 160 gp. Amber (60 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He has brown eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Miles and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is a Bricklayer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bricklayer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bricklayer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Bookbinder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man wears a grey broad hat and grey clothes, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His childhood dream was to be a Mortician, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Brewer for the past few years.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Brewer and was forced into it by his family; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Doctor, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has wavy white hair. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her top brown hat.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Rich, Religious, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.