Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has brown fur. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Selfish, Shy. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His white fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Flame was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mercenary. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mercenary for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Opinionated, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Coral (110 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and a wedding ring on his left hand. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Pâsh isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. 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 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Sard (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Sard (20 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Coral (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Rose (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears grey trousers with black and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. She wears her auburn hair up. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Oriff took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up ceremonial dagger and armor she uses now. She has worked as a Healer like her mother before her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black star sapphire (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Coral (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Jade (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'4", this man is wearing a long, black cloak. His blue hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Tethren is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her purple hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born in the west. 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 gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1800 pp. Jet (140 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.