Description: She is lean but muscular and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Veloptima isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Veloptima lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Blacksmith, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She's also a talented Blacksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1400 pp. Coral (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Rose (80 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Sard (80 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rose (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Peridot (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He sports a flattop hair cut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the west to a Junk Dealer, Tethren learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rose (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'11". He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Malachite (10 gp).

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He is physically well-built. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in the west to a Blacksmith, Alex learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He's also a talented Architect, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing a long, violet cloak. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She keeps her white crest in a flapper bob. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She found a children's book about a Dragonborn Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 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 (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 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 (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Ogbur and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.