Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'1". He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a morningstar. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Grumbar was born the youngest of three triplets. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to be a tailor again

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: This man wears a black armored body suit, with a simple violet line shooting up and back down. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a Interpreter, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp).

Description: She wears a blue shirt, with a green mid length skirt with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She carries with her a set of greataxes on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. Her brown hair is cut short. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Meriele isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. Meriele enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1100 pp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Sard (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Amber (40 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her hair is silver and curly. Her skin is flawless and her silver eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He usually wears his blue robe and has his morningstar always slung over his shoulder. He has a hunchback. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are amber.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Namfoodle embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is cut close to his head. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Peridot (40 gp). White opal (900 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear flannel. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mayor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). White opal (800 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp).