Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Verna hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His crest is silver and curly. His red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 2 Antitoxin. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Jebeddo's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born in the west. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes drow are coming to abduct people. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair is purple and curly. She has black eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the east were limited. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.