Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 9. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Elysande abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. 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 is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nyx fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Star ruby (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull blue iron scale mail, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Callie isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Callie was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Kody lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barber and was forced into it by his family; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 sp.