Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. With wild chestnut hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Jarana will drive conversation. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: She wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. She carries with her a set of nunchakus on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. She has violet eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Ubada was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ubada fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is portly but not overly obese. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. 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 served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He found a children's book about a Halfling Fighter 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He is physically well-built. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Through the years after Purson was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Purson's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 900 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her crest is blue, silky, and of moderate length. She has gold eyes and a green hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'7" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a Ruler, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: She dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly morningstars and longswords. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. The war was a terrible time for her, and Delre does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Delre was born with her father's beautiful face. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born to a Seamstress, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Fletcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is white and curly. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Theriatis grew up listening to his father's many stories. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. 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 wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.