Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has wavy blonde hair. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a great chef.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. He is physically well-built. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 180 pp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Red spinel (60 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, marred by chocolates. His hair is always cut to a buzz. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the north to a Bookbinder, Aerdeth learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of halberds on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His long red crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Ildrex was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 pp. Azurite (15 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'1" and wears dull green sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greatsword, just in case. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Sammal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Jeweler, but he got bored and became a Soapmaker. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new soapmaker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'4". She is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 20. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Banker arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair is knotted and matted. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Silvo lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1800 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp).