Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His head has been shaved. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Born to a Seamstress, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and he is content

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ghaliver fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Rose (30 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise silver.

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. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Pyra is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Gifted from a young age, Pyra studied abroad. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Coral (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a grey wide-brimmed hat and grey clothes. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 16000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man wears white painted combat armor at almost all times, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Hagren alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Hagren was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Laborer. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is an amazing painter.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'1" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Peridot (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.