Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a shield on her belt. Her hair is white and curly. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3 Antitoxin.

Description: She wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. She carries with her a set of morningstars on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lagazi fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Military, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 45000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She found a children's book about a Halfling Warrior who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. 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 feels threatened by others; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 7000 sp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears black trousers with white and violet striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her crest is brass, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born in a small island village. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Vezera took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up spear and armor she uses now. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp).

Description: He stands about 3'7" and wears tattered old clothes. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his small blue hat.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Oppleby isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Emerald (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Amethyst (70 gp).

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the south to a Miner, Fistula learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Courier, but she was a colossal failure. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is typically in his Barrister uniform. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. The war was a terrible time for her, and Arha does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Trained by her father 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1200 gp. Golden pearl (140 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She keeps her lavender fur in a flapper bob. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A freak accident while working with her Bellfounder mother left her crippled. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 310 pp. Eye agate (5 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.