Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Balifra was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is silver and very short. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Ortegar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp).

Description: She sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She carries a battered shortbow and tarnished crossbow as well. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Torbera is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. 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 Fortune-teller. She struck the Fortune-teller job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver ewer (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 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 (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 16000 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Jade (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a simple green robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His brass crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Navigator. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Doctor again; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his blonde hair down. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Fallond was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Persistence. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Amber (70 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Amber (70 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Jade (70 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Sard (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His red fur is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

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. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 12000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.