Description: She stands about 3'2" and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the right. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Jo was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His head has been shaved. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was born in the north. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red spinel (70 gp).

Description: 6'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the north to a Fletcher, Melech learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Priest again; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has wavy brown hair. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

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

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her hair is short and red. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Masseuse. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and wants her loneliness to end

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1700 sp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants, and is pretty ugly. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a Brewer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Carrie never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To protect his home; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Nature, In love, Guardian. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her chestnut hair is well kept. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Merla speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Merla was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Merla abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Slave, Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 240 gp.