Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: The child of a Soapmaker, who enjoyed hunting, Merla was taken on many hunting expeditions. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. 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 to end her boredom

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Breastplate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull green iron scale mail. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. Amber (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Fire opal (600 gp).

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His crest is cut close to his head. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: Hirrathak was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Fonkin embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He became a Junk Dealer soon after.

Motivation: Revenge; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His white fur is smooth and relatively long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

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 will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Great grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Tabaxi Aristocrat 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. After a long history of fighting, Great and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 40 gp. Sard (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is very fat, and likes to wear black tank tops with brown skirt. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has worked as a Farmer like her father before her.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family, Military, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this southern man wears a worn and beaten armor. His silver crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Pijjirik is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear violet tank tops with brown pants. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 gp.