Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail. She is portly but not overly obese. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her auburn hair is cut short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Caramip enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Caramip studied abroad. She found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 pp. Jet (160 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Onyx (80 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Red spinel (160 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is white and curly. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Paela never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and half-orc compassion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His black hair is knotted and matted. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Astar was born with his mother's beautiful face. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jet (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. Her rusty crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Raiann was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has worked as a Mercenary like her mother before her.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to be a barkeep again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Sard (50 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has no hair. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Joker, Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Warryn was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Ploughman. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and a strong sense of loyalty to dragonborn people

Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).