Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. 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: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Alain 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. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants, and is pretty ugly. His dark red hair is matted, messy, and big. His ears are large.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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 Tanner. He has achieved small success as a Tanner.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and gnomish compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 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 late middle aged man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. 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 envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her silver crest is knotted and matted. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Akra will drive conversation. 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: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She became a Butcher soon after.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jasper (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. With bright black hair. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Vani was born the youngest of three triplets. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. 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 carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished sickle as well. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is a great chef.

History: Gynk lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Gynk was born on a far northern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Fortune-teller. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears baggy red pantaloons and a green scarf. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Jeweler. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Rose 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. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 36000 sp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His red hair is still thick. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in the north to a Weaver, Jak learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Job, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A 3'9" northern woman, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has gray eyes and a grey hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the north to a Butcher, Thodris learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She tends to her Butcher job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Butcher responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.