Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His blue hair is braided into rings. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep silver.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Sage but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Astar has worked very hard to control his curse. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Guardian. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears black trousers with violet and yellow striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She takes great joy in being the best Shipwright in town.

History: The child of a Sculptor, who enjoyed hunting, Tomph was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She became a Shipwright soon after.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to be a sculptor again

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 30 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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: Ellyjoybell was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Ellyjoybell and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 150 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears long strands of emerald and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths and is in decent physical shape. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Sard (20 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She carries a battered hammer and tarnished spear as well. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She uses divination through singing.

History: Oriff was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Oriff fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 150 pp.