Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1100 sp. Obsidian (4 gp).

Description: He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a morningstar, but if one is not available he will default to his quarterstaff. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Crampernap reached his early adolescence his Gnome father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 12000 cp.

Description: He dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with black slacks, and carries nunchakus. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Damakos has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Lazy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Jade (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Sensitive, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 50 pp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp).

Description: He wears a fancy pastel suit, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. He wears his brass crest down. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: Valorean hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Gardener 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: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.