Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Shane was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Star ruby (1000 gp). Amber (50 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed axe, just in case. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise black. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. 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: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Makaria 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: Revenge; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Gifted from a young age, Whurdred studied abroad. While she appears to be a normal Dwarf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Jade (70 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears suspenders and pastel workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her red fur is thinning but still full. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Sard (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Rose (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her black hair is knotted and matted. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Salanop studied abroad. Salanop liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. After a long history of fighting, Salanop and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tabaxi people; and tabaxi compassion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. He carries with him a set of falchions on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His golden hair is cut short. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Dworic enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist, Mundane. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 9000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 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). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is long and unkept. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He got into the Fortune-teller business at a young age. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He tends to his Fortune-teller job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Banker again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Military, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.