Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Sammal never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, In love. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 pp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: He wears bulky blue painted plate armor. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Arannis was born the youngest of three triplets. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered goblins who tried to eat his hand. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many goblins want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His blue crest is long and unkept. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Hunter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Hunter for hire.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp).

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a flail on his belt. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length yellow fur. He has a dull look in his copper eyes.

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. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born in the west. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a great chef.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a black cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 99. 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 has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her divine abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.