Description: This woman is very fat, and wears skinny pants and wears a black and blue robe with the hood down. Her dark red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her black unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Joker, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rose (20 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Jet (120 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: This southern woman wears professional attire. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her silver crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Carter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her scythe with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and carries scythes. Her bronze crest is braided into rings. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ruloth grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she has the majority of her body covered in plate, and is pretty ugly. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is dressed in an above average manner. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Meriele lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She tends to her Crown-heir job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female is typically in her Beggar uniform. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. 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: Helja was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Beggar. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Helja was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and sabotage a competitor

Bonds: Job, Enemies, In love, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman usually wears her blue robe and has her pickaxe always slung over her shoulder. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ella embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.