Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Sard (40 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Coral (130 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Coral (130 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. She wears her black crest up. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dragonborns.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hethress was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Hethress was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Coral (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Layabout does, and she perpetually has her monstrous two handed axe ready. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is a great chef.

History: She got into the Layabout business at a young age. A gifted student she started as a Jeweler, but she got bored and became a Layabout. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is dressed in an above average manner. She sports red long hair. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Heather's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Heather was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her hair is dark red and very short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Nija hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He has styled his dark red hair well, parting it to the left. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She likes to wear brown tank tops with black skirt. Her hair is long and red with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small brown clips. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Vicky hails from a village terrorized by orcs. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.