Description: Standing 4'10", this woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has slicked back brown hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Birel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her childhood dream was to be a Priest, but she was a colossal failure. 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. Yvonne fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a blue coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. With bright blonde hair. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Shamil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She became a Bather soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and he perpetually has his nunchaku ready. He has done his best to style his rusty crest to look like a famous performer. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Slave Trader first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Slave Trader. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mugrunden fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a cook again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.