Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with pastel slacks. She sports a flattop hair cut. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Sailor. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Sailor kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and balancing her hectic life and new sailor responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Quelenna's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 sp. Amber (110 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp).

Description: She wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is white, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 22000 sp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Bimpnottin was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Commoner, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Commoner in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). 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: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 40 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Masseuse they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Sellsword, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and many illithids want her driven away

Flaws: Emotional, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Nissa was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: 3'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp.