Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Jo was born on a far southern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Armorer. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she desires power and/or immortality

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His red hair is singed and shortened. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He has done his best to style his black fur to look like a famous performer. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are yellow.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

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. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Being a Spice Merchant kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her black hair is lengthy. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and half-orc compassion

Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 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: She was born in a small forest village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to be a jeweler again

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 90 gp. Jet (90 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. 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: Nija 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. Nija liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 7000 sp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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 in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Through the years after Joan was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Joan's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Full Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She is an epitome of beauty. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Through the years after Isabella was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Isabella's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 sp.