Description: Standing 3'5", this man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anverth grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 12000 sp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Alexandre embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alexandre grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears his auburn hair up. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his whip, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Pallabar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Pallabar was born with his father's beautiful face. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 cp. Smoky quartz (40 gp).