Description: This slender woman stands about 6'1". She is dressed in earthy colors with a green and grey handkerchief worn on her left side. She sports a flattop crest cut. She has red eyes and a green hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Hillanot was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She moved out south to avoid the crime she committed. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She carries with her a set of rapiers on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. With wild silver hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. While she appears to be a normal Halfling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Gifted from a young age, Sumnes studied abroad. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Onyx (70 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. With wild auburn hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. 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 has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1100 gp. Sard (80 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a blue collared shirt and grey skirt. She accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Pyntle enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has wavy red hair. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Brewer who has hired him part-time. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Brewer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's in love.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He wears dull tan sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed club, just in case. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Ahvain's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He's also a talented Hunter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new guard responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This man prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bowyer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 sp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a Priest, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 gp. Malachite (8 gp).