Description: This tall, slender woman wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a scimitar on her belt. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Blacksmith. She has worked as a Blacksmith like her father before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is red, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. She wears her silver hair down. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. 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: She has money and likes to spend it; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears a yellow shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She is physically well-built. Her hair is long and white with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Sarah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He has moderate length brown hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gerard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Gerard was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Gerard's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and grey robe with the hood down. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His ears are large.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is content

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, black cloak. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to settle down with his crush

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is a great chef.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (5 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp).