Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His blue hair is long and unkept. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Malachite (10 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Citrine (80 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born into a rich family. At some point he was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Sard (70 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp).

Description: This woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her white hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in a small island village. She found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Salanop embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His dark red hair is heavily combed to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Onyx (30 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the south to a Unemployed, Fallthra learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Unemployed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black star sapphire (500 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Onyx (30 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with violet slacks. She is an epitome of beauty. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Lezre wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Rose (60 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.