Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a white top hat and white clothes, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is short and blonde. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. Fistula enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Fistula was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Debt. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 800 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She likes to wear grey tank tops with yellow skirt. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. While she appears to be a normal Human, 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To be a Gardener again; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Hematite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Jade (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp).

Description: She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with blue slacks, and she perpetually has her crossbow ready. Her fur is short and beige. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. After coming to the age of reason, Five took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Five fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 800 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His hair is short and silver. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Rael was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Scribe. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Scribe.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 500 pp. Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 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 (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her brass crest is matted, messy, and big. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a Glassblower, her mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Red spinel (120 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Coral (120 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. She carries with her a set of scythes on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 pp. Zircon (60 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Sard (60 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.