Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He very much looks the part of a Painter. He wears his blonde hair down. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. A true patriot, Ribbles would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the north to a Painter, Ribbles learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new painter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 40 pp. Citrine (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She usually wears her blue robe and has her falchion always slung over her shoulder. She is an epitome of beauty. Her black hair is thinning but still full. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Through the years after Siffress was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Siffress's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She keeps her dark red hair in a pixie cut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Decarabia grew up listening to her father's many stories. She moved out south to avoid the crime she committed. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Peridot (50 gp).

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his small blue hat.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He tends to his Soapmaker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Justice, Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'0" and wears bulky tan painted plate armor. Her long chestnut hair reaches down to her waist. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A gifted student she started as a Detective, but she got bored and became a Painter. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Enidda was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Gifted from a young age, Maiathah studied abroad. 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 leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.