Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears long strands of sapphire and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her golden hair is well kept. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the west to a Laborer, Cumpen learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and she perpetually has her falchion ready. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a black cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Healer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 120 pp. Iolite (30 gp). Eye agate (15 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a spear on her belt and is in decent physical shape. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the left. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Quilla was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). 7 Acid flasks. 1 Holy water. 7 Acid flasks. 1 Antitoxin.