Description: A 3'0" eastern woman, she wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. Her silver hair is still thick. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she's in love

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep green spinel (120 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has moderate length copper crest. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Nithther hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Nithther was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a large white jacket. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 700 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, yellow cloak. She is physically well-built. She sports a flattop hair cut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Thiala wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her yellow fur is singed and shortened. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She is a Metallic Dragon in disguise. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 600 pp. Citrine (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His tied-back hair is white. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a great chef.

History: Argran was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 900 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a worn and beaten armor. She has moderate length silver hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. 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: Jane was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.