Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants. Her blonde hair is still thick. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alain grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. During her travels, Alain and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Alain discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Alain fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small blue clips. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). Coral (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He got into the Shipwright business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shipwright. He became a Shipwright soon after.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Malachite (9 gp).

Description: She stands about 3'3" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Roywyn is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in the west to a Soapmaker, Roywyn learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She tends to her Soapmaker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Jeweler again; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 6000 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Rose (20 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'8". She dresses like a well dressed Fletcher does, and her gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Portia grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is renowned for her bright red dresses and hats. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Vani wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Cleric, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Body Guard but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.