Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a green vest and prefers black and white shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Ishte 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 money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Animal Trainer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Hematite (4 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, marred by beers. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His ears are large.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He found a children's book about a Gnome Aristocrat who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Sard (30 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a fancy grey dress. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is an amazing painter.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Fortune-teller responsibilities is difficult; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

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

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. His hair is blonde and very short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Rolen was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Hematite (5 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Coral (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy blue suit. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Sapply wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Monk, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.