Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a grey Stetson hat and grey clothes. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. A true patriot, Ilde would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Laborer. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to protect her home

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Military, Religious, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Numba grew up listening to her father's many stories. When Numba reached her early adolescence her Gnome father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is typically in her Stableman uniform. She has moderate length dark red hair. She has white eyes.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. 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 tends to her Stableman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Emotional, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 sp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Amber (90 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'5". He dresses like a well dressed Jeweler does. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He's also a talented Sailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She got into the Fisher business at a young age. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Fisher. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. Her fur is orange and curly. Her ears are large.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Seven is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle and is in decent physical shape. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Bonds: Religious, Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Standing 3'2", this woman wears a white vest and prefers pastel and red shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her black hair is still thick. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. 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 has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Mercenary. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 70 pp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a black cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings, she is not a threatening figure. Her red hair is long and unkept. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady red eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Ishte abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.