Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. The war was a terrible time for her, and Veloptima does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When Veloptima reached her early adolescence her Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 160 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a grey tunic with white highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is silver and curly. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 90 gp. Pink pearl (110 gp).

Description: An older woman who tends to wear a large grey jacket, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and expand her business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 500 gp.