Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Cynical, Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has achieved small success as a Guard.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Sard (30 gp). Obsidian (8 gp).

Description: She stands about 6'4" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her fur is yellow, silky, and of moderate length. She has a dull look in her copper eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born in the north. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Onyx (70 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Jade (130 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: She wears professional attire. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the left. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Military, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His fur, while still mostly orange, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born to a Stableman, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He worked as a nervous Cartwright and found it very stressful. He's also a talented Stableman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 17000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His childhood dream was to be a Priest, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 10000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and she perpetually has her shortspear ready. Her hair is white and curly. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Kallista alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 800 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).