Description: This man is very fat, and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star ruby (1600 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Tourmaline (130 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.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is a Barber first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the south to a Barber, Gurdis learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 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). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her cinnamon fur is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 800 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 75. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her first spouse was a Spice Merchant, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Spice Merchant they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Knight, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 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 (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a brown shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and black pants. She has moderate length lavender fur. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has worked as a Carter like her father before her.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Sard (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Oppleby isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. After coming to the age of reason, Oppleby took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 24000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Sard (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a tattered pair of loose yellow pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a mayor again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rose (50 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.