Description: This late middle aged woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition and is in decent physical shape. Her white hair is long and unkept. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has no hair. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Map Maker.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Amethyst (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Coral (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born in a small island village. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rose (30 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She sports white long hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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 Doctor. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She wears a colorful flower in her white hair. She has gray eyes and a black hat with a violet feather.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Grigi fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 5'3". She dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and her gloved hand is found clutching a crossbow. Her cinnamon fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: River was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Sage. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Anthony was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Anthony has worked very hard to control his curse. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Anthony was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 pp. Zircon (20 gp). Amber (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Sard (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp).