Description: This woman wears a fancy blue dress. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She is baby faced.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ranala isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. 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: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Takra was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Server, but he got bored and became a Butcher. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Butcher for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Butcher responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Amber (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Sard (60 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Jet (90 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict, PTSD. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp).

Description: An older man who wears skinny pants and wears a green and red robe with the hood down, he is not a threatening figure. He has wavy black crest. This gold eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. 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 a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. Her blue hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1200 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He has moderate length white hair. His black eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed green hat.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Chem was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).

Description: 3'0" and muscular, this eastern man is wearing a long, red cloak. He has wavy auburn hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Banker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Black opal (1200 gp). Coral (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.