Description: He is a husky man, who wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears baggy brown pantaloons and a yellow scarf, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is golden and curly. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Dagnal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a violet feathered hat and violet clothes. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is short and auburn. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his feathered violet hat.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Elf in existence. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (5 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Jet (120 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Jet (120 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. She wears her white crest up. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Glassblower arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. 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: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 9000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Azurite (9 gp).

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is baby faced.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Barendd hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered gnolls who tried to eat his hand. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Barendd was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp).

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this northern woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Glassblower. Her red hair is braided into rings. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She got into the Glassblower business at a young age. A gifted student she started as a Performer, but she got bored and became a Glassblower. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 10000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her head has been shaved. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Tiaathque embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Coral (150 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.