Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Carter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She carries a battered monstrous two handed axe and tarnished mace as well. Her hair is purple, silky, and of moderate length. Her half smiles and black eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1500 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears professional attire. She keeps her long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Map Maker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Map Maker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shanairla fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it; and many giants want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has moderate length blonde hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Sapply isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Sapply was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Gnome Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Hunter; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman is dressed in an above average manner and is in decent physical shape. Her rusty crest is knotted and matted. She has gold eyes and a green hat with a white feather.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Daar abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. After months of barely getting by, Daar managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jade (100 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her silver hair is cut short. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'8" when asserting herself. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shoemaker and was forced into it by her family; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family, Slave. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He has gray eyes and a red hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He got into the Hunter business at a young age. Nelkin was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Hunter. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with white slacks. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 20. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 310 gp.