Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and is pretty ugly. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. A true patriot, Mary would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear flannel. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: The child of a Navigator, who enjoyed hunting, Dreali was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: She dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a black coat with violet slacks. Her silver hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a Shipwright first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. Recently the stress of being a Shipwright has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is content

Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: She wears dull blue sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sai, just in case. She is portly but not overly obese. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her ears are large.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Through the years after Quilla was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Quilla's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Cook; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is blonde and curly. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born in a small desert village. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to be a hunter again

Bonds: Job, Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 140 gp.