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 wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has red eyes and a black hat with a violet feather.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. After a long history of fighting, Nija and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'2" and dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with brown slacks. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her white crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. After a long history of fighting, Akra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a simple black robe with red stripes complete with hood. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A freak accident while working with her Knight father left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Doctor

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

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 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 (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She worked as a nervous Soapmaker and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Coral (80 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. She has shaved her head bald. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Cumpen is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

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 Tailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden pearl (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Malachite (13 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Citrine (30 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has moderate length blue hair. His eyes are white.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 12000 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.