Description: This woman wears skinny pants and wears a brown and blue robe with the hood down. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Hadwisa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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 Ruler. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult; and to be a slave trader again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her head has been shaved. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Tenena isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She is an amazing painter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Tenena studied abroad. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, In love. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'3" and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Luthra isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Luthra grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Luthra. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born to a Map Maker, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her parents enrolled her in a Barbarian school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: An older man who is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, he is not a threatening figure. His blonde hair is long and unkept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gardain will drive conversation. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is content

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears a white collared shirt and violet pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Banker profession.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Actor for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp).

Description: She wears grey trousers with blue and red striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. 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 Jeweler. After a long history of fighting, Rosamund and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a brown costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She wears her brown hair down. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Alexandrite (1000 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp).