Description: This woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her left hand. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a rapier on his belt. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Kipper embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Kipper's homeland. Kipper decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. She has moderate length purple hair. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Depressed, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 sp. Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Moss agate (7 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is silver and curly. He has gray eyes and a blue hat with a white feather.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Seamstress. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Seamstress for hire.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.