Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears long strands of topaz and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and is pretty ugly. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Jet (130 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Emerald (600 gp).

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears dull violet sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bow, just in case. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gerald will drive conversation. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Hematite (5 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Sard (70 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Coral (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her red hair is well kept. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Emeny will drive conversation. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When Emeny reached her early adolescence her Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red garnet (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Sard (20 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He carries a battered kukri and tarnished axe as well. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 pp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Coral (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Jade (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a blue shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has moderate length auburn hair. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: In love, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1200 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'4". She wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. Her hair is chestnut and curly. 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 almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. She has wavy blonde hair. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. 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: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bricklayer for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1200 pp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp).