Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her tied-back hair is silver. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'7". She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and her gloved hand is found clutching a mace. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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 struck the Cook job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to be a merchant again

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She prefers to wear flannel. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. A gifted student she started as a Engraver, but she got bored and became a Fisher. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants. He has a very tight haircut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a black coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. She has wavy white hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1000 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep white.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nirgel embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

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. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Citrine (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears dull green sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed mace, just in case. She has dyed her greying blue crest a little too much giving a sharp blue color. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 sp.