Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born into a rich family. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. 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 terrified, and will act out of fear; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Amber (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she has a crush on the local gardener

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Zircon (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Jet (60 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is portly but not overly obese. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Arumawann wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 900 pp. Amethyst (120 gp). Amber (120 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has black eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. 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 Shoemaker. Recently the stress of being a Shoemaker has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and balancing her hectic life and new shoemaker responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Debt. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 pp. Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Jet (90 gp). Sard (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rose (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is golden and curly. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Bowyer. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'1" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

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

Possessions: 1000 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp).