Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is content

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 170 gp. Azurite (4 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'5". He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and white handkerchief worn on his right side. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 16000 cp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp).

Description: This northern man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his morningstar with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His clothes are grease stained in places. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has no hair. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp).