Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. She is portly but not overly obese. She has dyed her greying blue hair a little too much giving a sharp blue color. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears his black hair up. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Taklinn was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Apothecary. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. Peridot (30 gp). 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a white cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Spice Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears an entirely grey suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the south to a Beggar, Geva learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Beggar. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and expand her business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 40 pp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His white fur is long and unkept. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep copper.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2000 sp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.