Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Fortune-teller. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She is mildly Halfling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Portia grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 900 pp. Hematite (9 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Rose (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Citrine (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.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She has done her best to style her black fur to look like a famous performer. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Being born in the east, 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 east 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. Now she works as a music tutor during her time off.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Carnelian (60 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. 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: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He usually wears his white robe and has his warhammer always slung over his shoulder. He has no hair. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his small white hat.

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. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bounty Hunter. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bounty Hunter for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears just a brown suit. His hair is silver and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

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. After coming to the age of reason, Oloric took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. She wears her copper crest down. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). 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: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her rusty crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Biri was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 90000 cp. Obsidian (9 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and green handkerchief worn on his right side. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 72. 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 has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is content

Flaws: Insane, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tattered old clothes. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Tordek grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Tordek. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Chain shirt.