Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is typically in his Guard uniform. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Oloric hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Oloric alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Guard for the past few years.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and balancing his hectic life and new guard responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Insane, Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2300 sp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available he will default to his pickaxe. He wears his silver crest up. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He got into the Apothecary business at a young age. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'6" and muscular, this western man typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Zook embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Gardener but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Zook lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He is an epitome of beauty. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is content; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has no hair. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He got into the Map Maker business at a young age. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 260 gp.