Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He has no crest. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a morningstar on her belt. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

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. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady and is in decent physical shape. Her bronze crest is matted, messy, and big. Her red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: Gnomish compassion.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 pp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, green shirt, and tan tie. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Matilda was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. 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 Detective. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Revenge; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'9". She tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She works hard and plays hard.

History: The child of a Barkeep, who enjoyed hunting, Ilga was taken on many hunting expeditions. Ilga abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 gp.