Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

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 took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears dull yellow sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed rapier, just in case, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is chestnut and very short. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a simple white robe with red stripes complete with hood. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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 compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tan trousers with black and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Glim lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Glim alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 29000 cp.

Description: An older man who wears an entirely grey suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes, he is not a threatening figure. His head has been shaved. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Dustin embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. After a long history of fighting, Dustin and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His crest is short and white. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Trynnicus was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2300 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. 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, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'1" when asserting herself. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a white coat with green slacks. His auburn hair is cut short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1700 sp.