Description: She is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. She dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with blue slacks. She has a hunchback. Her silver hair is braided into rings. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Ahlyssa hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Ahlyssa alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Ahlyssa was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His dark red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Chem was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. White pearl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 10000 gp. Red garnet (80 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Sard (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has moderate length golden hair. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Pyntle isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Tanner arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears skinny pants and wears a blue and tan robe with the hood down. His hair is cut close to his head. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1100 pp. Amber (120 gp). Coral (120 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.

Description: He wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is a great chef.

History: Senteq was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His first spouse was a Spice Merchant, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: To protect his home; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 12000 gp. Citrine (40 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Jet (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Banded agate (9 gp).

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. His gray fur is greasy and uncared for. His copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 11000 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp).