Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses like a well dressed Map Maker does. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Henk was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a simple blue robe with green stripes complete with hood. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Quelenna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her first spouse was a Spice Merchant, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2200 sp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Sard (20 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her white eyes peer out from beneath her feathered green hat.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 20 pp. Amber (60 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has golden hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Mialee was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Standing 2'9", this woman wears a white costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Jasmine hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Merchant profession.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Everburning torch.