Description: 3'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She keeps her white hair in a flapper bob. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. 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 feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Jet (110 gp). Moss agate (13 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is dressed in an above average manner. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He wears a mask on his face.

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. Ûshgol is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Ûshgol was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Farmer, but he got bored and became a Mayor. He now owns his own business.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 8000 gp. White pearl (60 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a fancy green dress. She wears a colorful flower in her black crest. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Masseuse born in the past three hundred years. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. 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 Masseuse. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is dressed in an above average manner. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

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 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: 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 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). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His red hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Kûga lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 900 pp. Alexandrite (500 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Sard (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Jet (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Coral (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 900 pp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'11" northern woman, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Vaina was born with her father's beautiful face. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.