Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a flail on her belt. Her white hair is heavily combed to the left. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Akta was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Akta fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a black tunic with pastel highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is silver and very short. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her broad black hat.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: This southern man is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, white shirt, and black tie. His clothes are grease stained in places. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her hair is chestnut and very short. She is baby faced.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Jane will drive conversation. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Gardener but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her childhood dream was to be a Brewer, but she was a colossal failure. She has worked as a Gardener like her father before her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and expand her business

Ideals: Extrovert, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a white vest and prefers tan and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Locksmith. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Locksmith responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly clubs and greatswords. She wears her white hair up. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Being a Apothecary 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: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a simple brown robe with grey stripes complete with hood. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born in a small forest village. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Locksmith. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Locksmith

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

Possessions: 2100 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a tan shirt, with a pastel mid length shorts with pastel tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Roondar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. 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 got into the Hunter business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Fisher, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Hunter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 48000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a black vest and prefers green and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has wavy silver hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born into a rich family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 3000 sp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).