Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born in the east to a Soapmaker, Joan learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Coral (140 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is dressed in a clean white cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born into a rich family. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has achieved small success as a Engraver.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and she wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Sard (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male tends to wear a large blue jacket. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. He is baby faced.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He got into the Brewer business at a young age. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Coral (90 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Carnelian (60 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'5". She wears dull blue sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed falchion, just in case, and her gloved hand is found clutching a falchion. She has no hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a Tanner, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing a long, black cloak. Her bronze crest, when down, is lengthy. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. Her silver crest is heavily combed to the right. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dragonborn conditions. After a long history of fighting, Synthrin and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her falchion with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 50. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

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. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.