Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her copper crest is singed and shortened. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ruloth isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dragonborn unity. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While she appears to be a normal Dragonborn, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 150 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She is physically well-built. Her cinnamon fur is singed and shortened. Her eyes are likewise yellow. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the north to a Bricklayer, Shadow learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She has achieved small success as a Bricklayer.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and doesn't want to be a bricklayer and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Family, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She found a children's book about a Gnome Aristocrat who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is typically in her Barber uniform. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her morningstar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Mara was raised in a hard working conservative environment. While she appears to be a normal Half-Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. She wears her red hair down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Nagrette is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. 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 was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Nagrette and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed, Antagonistic. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She usually wears her blue robe and has her longbow always slung over her shoulder, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'9" when asserting herself. Her hair is golden and curly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has worked as a Performer like her father before her.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Banker arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: 6'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is dark red and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Ahrim enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ahrim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1200 pp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Jet (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Jade (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.