Description: This northern woman wears a grey coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Avice is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Avice is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her first spouse was a Locksmith, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and doesn't want to be a beggar and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 pp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Sard (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Jade (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'2". He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Brewer, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Coral (140 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Jet (140 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has black hair. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a Detective first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in the east to a Detective, Vassago learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Detective for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1100 pp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is dressed in an above average manner. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting dire rats, the young Aelar began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Jet (80 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Coral (80 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Jade (80 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull grey iron scale mail, marred by teas. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born to a Crown-heir, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Vondal has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 10000 gp. White opal (1100 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.