Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears just a tan suit. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered tan hat.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, PTSD. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 18000 cp. Sard (30 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 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: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ribbles isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Apothecary for hire.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Black opal (500 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, red shirt, and tan tie. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Gifted from a young age, Wymar studied abroad. His parents enrolled him in a Expert school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her longbow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ida was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She's also a talented Animal Trainer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Malachite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Coral (140 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Malachite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her dark red hair is lengthy. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1200 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is chestnut and very short. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aust is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. 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: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 600 sp. Citrine (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.