Description: This younger middle-aged woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length blue hair. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Manea embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. After coming to the age of reason, Manea took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman wears a black tunic with yellow highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She keeps her long rusty crest kept up in a rat tail. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. 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: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His white hair is braided into rings. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the north. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Sapply embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 11000 cp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Barber but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A freak accident while working with his Bookbinder father left him crippled. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Merla wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1100 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Rose (20 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Obsidian (7 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'4" and wears just a grey suit. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Egelina was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 500 sp. Chalcedony (20 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black fur. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has a hunchback. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A freak accident while working with her Junk Dealer father left her crippled. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.