Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a red costume with the symbols of luck on his torso, marred by teas. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Faran lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Bowyer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black opal (400 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Jet (60 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). White opal (400 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Malachite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. He carries a battered greatsword and tarnished kukri as well. He has a very tight haircut. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. 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. Rimple fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 800 pp. Red spinel (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Coral (160 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Amber (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears professional attire. His chestnut hair is still thick. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 7000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Jet (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Jet (60 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His red hair is still thick. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Bonds: Nature, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Jade (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Jet (110 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her crest is rusty and curly. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Eggren enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of a Jeweler, who enjoyed hunting, Eggren was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Herbalist.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'7" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has wavy black hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has achieved small success as a Merchant.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rose (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Coral (40 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Jade (40 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Jet (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting illithids, the young Mara began to lead the lost caravan. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp).