Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her red hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Virra grew up listening to her father's many stories. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

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

Possessions: 600 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a longsword on her belt. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the north to a Scribe, Melissa learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Scribe. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Painter again.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1300 gp. Black opal (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Sard (40 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Sailor who has hired her part-time. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Has a crush, In love, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Rimple is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He became a Barkeep soon after.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 pp. Azurite (8 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Coral (130 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.