Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. He wears his black hair down. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Spice Merchant who has hired him part-time. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Umpen was born with his mother's beautiful face. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Solid gold idol (400 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 (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a tattered pair of loose pastel pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He keeps his gray fur in a flapper bob. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. The war was a terrible time for him, and Shadow does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a Barrister, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 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: This slender woman stands about 6'2". She dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She keeps her long scarlet crest kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born in the north. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants, and carries nunchakus. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vadania fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her black eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When Shava reached her early adolescence her Tiefling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Glassblower and was forced into it by her family; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Sard (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 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). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears dull red sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Bowyer mother left him crippled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 9000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp).