Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears long strands of amber and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her crest is blue, silky, and of moderate length. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Raiann was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 pp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Red garnet (80 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He likes to wear tan tank tops with black pants. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a Carter, his father struggled to pay the bills. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Coral (90 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Rose (40 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears bulky black painted plate armor. With bright red hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. 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: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a server again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear red tank tops with violet pants. He is portly but not overly obese. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull brown iron scale mail. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small tan clips. 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 fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Interpreter but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Interpreter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Whurbin was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military, Attractive. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is obsessed with her god.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. She 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 11000 gp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Jade (100 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Coral (100 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Hematite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.