Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small red clips. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Ruler. 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: To protect her home; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears dull white sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shortbow, just in case. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Miller.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Jade (130 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Adelard was born the youngest of three triplets. He 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. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bookbinder they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Shepherd, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. He is physically well-built. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gimble will drive conversation. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents enrolled him in a Wizard school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.