Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He is physically well-built. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Amber (150 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a grey coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. With bright brown hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She 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. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insane, Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He tends to wear a violet poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is cut close to his head. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He got into the Engraver business at a young age. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver pearl (150 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. After a long history of fighting, Mella and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Jasper (50 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears long strands of opal and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, she is not a threatening figure. Her long copper crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. After coming to the age of reason, Akra took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 sp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. She wears a colorful flower in her gray fur. Her copper eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Cask was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Detective hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'3" and wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a Miner, her father struggled to pay the bills. She 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. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 120 pp. Onyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Coral (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.