Description: This eastern woman wears a fancy brown dress. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She bought a lance and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 cp. Jasper (60 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Her auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: She was born in the north. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. He has no hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Cartwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cartwright work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is cut close to his head. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a Gardener, his father struggled to pay the bills. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 80 gp. Pink pearl (90 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. He has shaved his head bald. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 cp. Malachite (9 gp).