Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears tattered old clothes. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Sariel is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a unemployed again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 cp. Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Hourglass.

Description: This late middle aged man dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time and is in decent physical shape. He has brown hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Hematite (12 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His brown hair is braided into rings. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ûkshak grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he's in love

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He has shaved his head bald. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Sapply embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. She has no crest. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

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 hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 50 gp.