Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull red iron scale mail. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

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

History: Mara hails from a village terrorized by giants. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sculptor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sculptor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 7000 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 (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 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 (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. A true patriot, Seebo would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When Seebo reached his early adolescence his Gnome father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 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). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His white hair is cut short. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Balimaar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Terse, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Sard (30 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Morana 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 14000 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man usually wears his tan robe and has his sickle always slung over his shoulder. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. His tied-back hair is blonde. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mayor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He worked as a nervous Mayor and found it very stressful. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job, Debt. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her scarlet crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 48. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Architect hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to be a herbalist again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Jade (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is dressed in a clean green cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. Her white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Shava will drive conversation. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden pearl (100 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Jade (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Eye agate (4 gp).