Description: He stands about 6'4" and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Body Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'3". He wears a grey vest and prefers white and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a pickaxe. His hair is white and very short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: This man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his quarterstaff with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. He has moderate length dark red hair. His white eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. 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 in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of giants

Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 170 pp. Onyx (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a brown shirt with thin black vertical stripes and violet pants. His white hair is singed and shortened. He is baby faced.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp. Red garnet (70 gp).