Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of sais on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are amber.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

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. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She wears her blonde hair down. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Baker mother left her crippled. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a white coat with brown slacks. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Mara 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. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting gnolls, the young Mara began to lead the lost caravan. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 220 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. With wild blonde hair. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Menny fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His white hair is lengthy. He has brown eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Takra enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Takra studied abroad. His childhood dream was to be a Weaver, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He's in love; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 3'1", this woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Masseuse business.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. After a long history of fighting, Ella and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She is physically well-built. She has wavy auburn hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in the west to a Baker, Bree learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Armorer, but she got bored and became a Baker. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is white and curly. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. The war was a terrible time for her, and Sarai does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has wavy red hair. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 260 gp.