Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears a colorful flower in her blonde hair. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Bather

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

Possessions: 1200 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Rose (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Alston isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. Alston enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 2'11" when asserting himself. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a Shipwright first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shipwright arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Through the years after Burto was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Burto's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His red fur has been sun bleached extensively. His yellow eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is a great chef.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to be a navigator again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Terse. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. Being a Animal Trainer kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shortbows and quarterstaffs. She has blonde hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Salanop 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. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His purple hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep silver.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His first spouse was a Priest, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'3" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He has moderate length silver hair. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Naal was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Bather, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 7000 cp. 7 Acid flasks.