Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears dull brown sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. His blue hair is braided into rings. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Balam was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a white collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has golden hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly axes and lances. His golden hair is thinning but still full. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Oppleby lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Forgetful, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His scarlet crest is heavily combed to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, In love, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2500 sp.