Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, In love, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Coral (70 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Rose (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Sard (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is short and red. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Carlin was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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's in love; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Jade (150 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears professional attire. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Rimple enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Rimple was born the youngest of three triplets. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Courier and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her red hair is singed and shortened. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Oda abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Oda fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Rose (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears just a grey suit. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Jade (130 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Coral (130 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Jet (130 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Jade (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Mardnab speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Mardnab was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 9000 gp. Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Pikar abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).