Description: This woman wears skinny pants and wears a brown and blue robe with the hood down. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Hadwisa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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 Ruler. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult; and to be a slave trader again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her head has been shaved. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Tenena isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She is an amazing painter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Tenena studied abroad. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, In love. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'3" and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Luthra isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Luthra grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Luthra. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born to a Map Maker, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her parents enrolled her in a Barbarian school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp.