Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length white hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her first spouse was a Carter, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She is mildly Gnome supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Nyx never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: In love, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His white hair is still thick. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 sp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. 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. Some 7 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Ovak never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, In love, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Violet garnet (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Moss agate (14 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Ruler like his father before him.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and balancing his hectic life and new ruler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'0". She wears a black Stetson hat and black clothes. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Baggi hails from a village terrorized by drow. Through the years after Baggi was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Baggi's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She struck the Sage job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Revenge; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His childhood dream was to be a Ploughman, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new mason responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 sp. Blue sapphire (500 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Guard does. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His red crest is singed and shortened. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. A true patriot, Bidreked would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He tends to his Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is content; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.