Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'6". She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat, and her gloved hand is found clutching a hand crossbow. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ella was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Ella alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a morningstar, but if one is not available she will default to her quarterstaff. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. She is baby faced.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Being a Soapmaker kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 90000 cp.

Description: An older woman who wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat, she is not a threatening figure. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her broad white hat.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 30000 cp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her long cinnamon fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Kite was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kite fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

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

Possessions: 2400 gp. Jade (60 gp). Rose (50 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Amethyst (60 gp).