Description: An older woman who likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, she is not a threatening figure. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length black hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her childhood dream was to be a Doctor, but she was a colossal failure. Recently the stress of being a Painter has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Insane, Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Emerald (700 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. A true patriot, Ortegar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and carries spears. Her silver crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 260 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp).

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Delg speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Just what you see.