Description: An older woman who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. Her black hair is well kept. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She got into the Miner business at a young age. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 130 pp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has wavy white hair. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She takes great joy in being the best Courier in town.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

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 a simple red robe with violet stripes complete with hood. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Altho was born the youngest of three triplets. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He struck the Sculptor job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 sp.