Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, marred by sweets. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is a great chef.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ilde grew up listening to her father's many stories. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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 is greedy; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears professional attire. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has gray eyes and a yellow hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Herbalist but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

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 Herbalist. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Jet (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Amber (140 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Eye agate (15 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 2'10" and wears dark leathers with embroidery. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Nikki was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1300 pp. Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He likes to wear black tank tops with white pants. His hair is chestnut and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 7000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Seraphina was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her first spouse was a Priest, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has achieved small success as a Locksmith.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His fur, while still mostly beige, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. After coming to the age of reason, Ethereal took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (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). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

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 an amazing painter.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 pp. White opal (400 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rose (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.