Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a blue coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: 4'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She wears a colorful flower in her white hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Torgga grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and black robe with the hood down. He has chestnut hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat, and is pretty ugly. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He tends to wear a large tan jacket. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is cut close to his head. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Paelias was born the youngest of three triplets. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Being a Layabout kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Layabout

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

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has golden hair. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: An older woman who prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her auburn hair down. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She comes from a rich western family. 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 got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 150 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp).

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has styled his brown fur well, parting it to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp.