Description: She dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her white hair is wavy and long. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

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 regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Engong was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled father and took her father's old job. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 9000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Amber (70 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Rose (20 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, red shirt, and black tie. He has wavy red hair. He has amber eyes and a blue hat with a red feather.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Gimble's homeland. Gimble decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 8000 gp. Malachite (10 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Rose (20 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp).

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears long strands of emerald and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. 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. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 11000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and carries scimitars. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bertram fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Addict, Greedy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Jet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears dull black sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length brass crest. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Sculptor. She's also a talented Tanner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful, Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 500 pp. Onyx (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Jet (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress) and is in decent physical shape. She keeps her long white hair kept up in a rat tail. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Doctor who has hired her part-time. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Manea was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and wants her loneliness to end

Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her scimitar with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She is physically well-built. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: The child of a Slave Trader, who enjoyed hunting, Ermina was taken on many hunting expeditions. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). White opal (500 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rose (30 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.