Description: She wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. She carries with her a set of swords on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Blacksmith. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is an amazing painter.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Barbena has worked very hard to control her curse. She became a Blacksmith soon after.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Jet (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull brown iron scale mail. She is an epitome of beauty. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military, Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver pearl (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, he is not a threatening figure. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Qualen isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. The war was a terrible time for him, and Qualen does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Qualen was born with his mother's beautiful face. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He got money to start a business from the gang present in town. He is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Amber (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Amber (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Jet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this eastern woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her cinnamon fur is smooth and relatively long. Her yellow eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. Trail 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 in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. After coming to the age of reason, Trail took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Junk Dealer for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Junk Dealer responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. He wears his red hair down. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. The war was a terrible time for him, and Taklinn does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Racist, Depressed, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1100 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Eva hails from a village terrorized by orcs. Her childhood dream was to be a Animal Trainer, but she was a colossal failure. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Expand her business; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Canary diamond (3000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a black coat with blue slacks. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A freak accident while working with his Spy father left him crippled. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.