Description: This younger middle-aged woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has shaved her head bald. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Shamil isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. Shamil enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has hazel eyes and a white hat with a green feather.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1500 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears a black shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and grey pants. Her brass crest is thinning but still full. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A gifted student she started as a Architect, but she got bored and became a Cartwright. She has achieved small success as a Cartwright.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'5" and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has moderate length chestnut hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Oriax grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Oriax. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 14000 cp. White pearl (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Good lock. 1 Bullseye lantern.