Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. She wears long strands of jet and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 36000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. His bronze crest is smooth and relatively long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Amber (50 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has golden hair. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Apothecary arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled mother and took her mother's old job. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. He has a very tight haircut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is mildly Halfling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Silvo lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears bulky blue painted plate armor. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Virra was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Cook for the past few years.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears tattered old clothes. With wild white hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Heather is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dragonborn artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1100 sp. Citrine (80 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Red garnet (80 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. His tied-back hair is brown. His eyes are gray.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 30000 cp. A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She sports chestnut long hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born in the north. 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. She's also a talented Sage, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Jet (100 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dragonborn in existence. 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: She was born in a small mountains village. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has achieved small success as a Herbalist.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and balancing her hectic life and new herbalist responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job, Debt. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 330 gp.