Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She carries with her a set of whips, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Balifra is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Balifra 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. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Courier.

Motivation: To be a Performer again.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 800 pp. Red spinel (50 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Coral (50 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'2" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden pearl (140 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and is dressed in an above average manner. His tied-back hair is red. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Aelar took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up hammer and armor he uses now. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aelar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 700 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She is portly but not overly obese. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Eridred will drive conversation. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Eridred has worked very hard to control her curse. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a flail and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 20000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He wears his chestnut hair up. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He got into the Scribe business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Scribe work with an outfit from a few towns over. Scribe work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Scribe and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he has a crush on the local detective

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp.