Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a grey costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Borun alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Banker. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he wants revenge against giants

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Amber (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Jet (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Hematite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'4" and wears tan trousers with blue and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the right. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Numba speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 3'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He has moderate length brown hair. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 500 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears baggy blue pantaloons and a grey scarf. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. Being a Spice Merchant kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has worked as a Gardener like her father before her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 140 gp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp). 3 Holy water.

Description: This malnourished woman has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. With wild red hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. 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: Vani was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She tends to her Assassin job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sailor. She wears her silver crest up. Her gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has moderate length blonde hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He got into the Marshal business at a young age. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Marshal hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Marshal for the past few years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 gp.