Description: An older woman who wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a bow on her belt, she is not a threatening figure. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She uses divination through singing.

History: A powerful necromancer 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. 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: Fighting, Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Rose (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp).

Description: This woman is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her right hand. Her blue hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Hecat hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Peren will drive conversation. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Peren grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He 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. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 10000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Emerald (1600 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. She usually wears her tan robe and has her kukri always slung over her shoulder. She has a hunchback. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is scarred and worn.

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 enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Roofer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears dull blue sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed halberd, just in case. Her hair is golden and curly. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 pp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp).

Description: She wears professional attire. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is golden and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Symma was born with her mother's beautiful face. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father 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 has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Iolite (50 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Malachite (5 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He wears his red hair down. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Norman speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Norman was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Norman alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Recently the stress of being a Layabout has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp).