Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears tattered old clothes. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 cp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a tan coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His hair is cut close to his head. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His parents enrolled him in a Commoner school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears tan trousers with brown and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. The war was a terrible time for him, and Umpen does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Umpen was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Greedy, Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: 6'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a brown collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His fur is brown and very short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He struck the Spice Merchant job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 70 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a simple tan robe with black stripes complete with hood. Her red hair is knotted and matted. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She bought a ceremonial dagger and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and to protect her home

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is light but she possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her head has been shaved. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 20 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Mamnen was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Engraver. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Obsidian (11 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his glaive, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. He has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

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 enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Bellfounder, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Server hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. The war was a terrible time for him, and Conrad does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.