Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is physically well-built. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has green eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ûgakûga was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She tends to wear a large yellow jacket. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Arara's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 12000 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He very much looks the part of a Tanner. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Nordak was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Locksmith, but he got bored and became a Tanner. He has achieved small success as a Tanner.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Slave, In love. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Sard (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Sard (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. 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. Sarah fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 13000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. His crest is brass and curly. He has red eyes and a green hat with a red feather.

Personality: Trynnicus hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She tends to wear a large tan jacket. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Laborer 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: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 pp. Carnelian (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Amber (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.