Description: She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She has no hair. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. In her 13th 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Peridot (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. In her youth she was a Cartwright, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger sister on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Amber (140 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. Her hair is short and red. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 Gnome in existence. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Glassblower hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Glassblower for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Coral (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has shaved her head bald. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 12000 gp. Fire opal (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Jade (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: 4'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and pastel robe with the hood down. He has shaved his head bald. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born in the west. Reirak was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Glassblower. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear flannel, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Miner. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is long and golden with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Aramil hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 17000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp).