Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her white eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She is portly but not overly obese. Her white hair is well kept. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Katherine was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing a long, brown cloak. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born in a small island village. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 140 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp).

Description: This man wears a blue coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is golden and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Senteq was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 cp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp).