Description: She 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 physically well-built. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is an amazing painter.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Ostracized due to the martial 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 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: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 16000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Caramip isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Tanner business.

History: Gifted from a young age, Caramip studied abroad. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 340 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears an entirely black suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes, she is not a threatening figure. Her black crest is braided into rings. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the south to a Layabout, Raiann learned a great deal about her father'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 Layabout. 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: Balancing her hectic life and new Layabout responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a Engraver, her mother struggled to pay the bills. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is content; and balancing her hectic life and new beggar responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Beggar

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

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. 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: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 220 gp.