Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has shaved his head bald. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Broce isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and doesn't want to be a carter and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Jet (80 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Coral (80 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'0" eastern man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her fur is cut close to her head. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 12000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Amber (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Jade (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Rose (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Hematite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His childhood dream was to be a Jeweler, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 9000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her nunchaku with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Masseuse. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to be a fortune-teller again

Flaws: Secretive, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1100 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears just a black suit. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her blue crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Sellsword but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Opinionated, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 10000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Jade (130 gp). Rose (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Jet (130 gp). Emerald (1000 gp).