Description: A middle-aged woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 10 pp. Rose (80 gp).

Description: He wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is long and brown with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This light-skinned female is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is white and very short. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. After months of barely getting by, Merla managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Greedy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (80 gp).