Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Himo lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).

Description: She wears a red vest and prefers grey and black shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her trident, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 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 (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'6". He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and his gloved hand is found clutching a ceremonial dagger. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in a small desert village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

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

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Malachite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. She has slicked back silver hair. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Tiaathque's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. 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: Born in the north to a Jeweler, Tiaathque learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears long strands of jet and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths and is in decent physical shape. His crest is silver and very short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the south to a Herbalist, Pijjirik learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and balancing his hectic life and new herbalist responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her golden hair is long and unkept. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in the north. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.