Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with tan slacks. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Siffress is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His bronze crest is smooth and relatively long. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she prefers to wear flannel. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length white hair. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She takes great joy in being the best Apothecary in town.

History: Born in the north to a Apothecary, Oriel learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. After coming to the age of reason, Oriel took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by drow. Oriel was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue sapphire (900 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Coral (120 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Jet (120 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. She has gold crest. Her gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing a long, tan cloak. His hair is long and white with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sindri was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He worked as a nervous Map Maker and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Map Maker.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp).

Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Manfred grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Manfred abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Peridot (30 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. Her ears are large.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.