Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear flannel. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is silver and curly. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born in the east. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Gardener; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 800 pp. Coral (70 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'7", this man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He is a Lycanthrope in disguise. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born into a rich family. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Blacksmith for hire.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants, she is not a threatening figure. Her crest is gold, silky, and of moderate length. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. A gifted student she started as a Miner, but she got bored and became a Masseuse. She struck the Masseuse job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears just a red suit, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Tawna hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 pp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Rose (80 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears dull tan sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed halberd, just in case. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her ears are large.

Personality: Antinua is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has silver hair. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker black hat.

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 has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 pp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Amber (100 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Sard (40 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.