Description: He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered black stockings, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'4" when asserting himself. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Smoking was born the youngest of three triplets. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Layabout.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and doesn't want to be a layabout and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 900 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. While she appears to be a normal Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Insane. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 12000 gp.

Description: She wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Military, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 pp. Amethyst (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Azurite (14 gp).

Description: She is typically in her Bookbinder uniform. She has a very tight haircut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). White opal (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Rose (60 gp). White opal (700 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy bronze crest. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has a hunchback. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Layabout business.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp).