Description: This late middle aged woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane and is in decent physical shape. Her tied-back hair is white. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is renowned for her bright pastel dresses and hats. Her brown fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born in the south. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Star ruby (400 gp). Black pearl (800 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing a long, green cloak. His crest is copper and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Dilettante work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dilettante work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. 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 south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Military, Job, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears just a violet suit. She keeps her silver hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Joan was born the youngest of three triplets. Joan liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 100 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Vapula was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Adept, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. 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 wants to meet her childhood hero; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears professional attire. She wears her chestnut hair down. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born in the north. Through the years after Sutha was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Sutha's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 cp. Obsidian (8 gp). Carnelian (50 gp).

Description: This man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is mildly Gnome supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and dwarven compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a fancy black suit. He has done his best to style his rusty crest to look like a famous performer. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Rivaan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and balancing his hectic life and new locksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Violet garnet (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp).

Description: This man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 70 gp.