Description: A middle-aged woman, she has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe, and is pretty ugly. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. Her ears are large.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Loopmottin isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. 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: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Jade (160 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Jade (60 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. With bright black hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Tiaathque hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Obsidian (10 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears a tan costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Sariel is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Sariel was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Stylist for hire.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His fur is white, silky, and of moderate length. His yellow eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Shivering hails from a village terrorized by giants. 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 Herbalist. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Shivering was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Jade (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.