Description: She has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her red robe. She carries with her a set of lances on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vani grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Rose (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears a tan shirt with thin red vertical stripes and black pants. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

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 will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She got into the Fortune-teller business at a young age. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 pp. Peridot (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Doctor. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Doctor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Doctor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 18000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears professional attire, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is mildly Dwarf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Diesa is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and elven compassion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 10000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Sard (50 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He got into the Mayor business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Servant, but he was a colossal failure. He struck the Mayor job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Jade (40 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Coral (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Roge embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Roge alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 800 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 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 (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has wavy red crest. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Crown-heir born in the past three hundred years. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Crown-heir business.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 pp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.