Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her red hair is long and unkept. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This southern woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Panana isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She uses divination through singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Panana studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is short and auburn. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born in the east. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Jade (90 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 2'9". She likes to wear red tank tops with tan skirt. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is mildly Halfling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp).

Description: 6'7" and muscular, this eastern woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and black tie. She has red crest. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gesrethe studied abroad. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a violet shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and brown pants, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the west to a Ruler, Rosamund learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She's also a talented Doctor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: In love, Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 900 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'7" and muscular, this northern man wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Efferil hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

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

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear and is in decent physical shape. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her white hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Brakka will drive conversation. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 gp.