Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair is short and white. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Born in the south to a Jeweler, Engong learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Jeweler for hire.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears tattered old clothes. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Latbag lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and doesn't want to be a baker and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden pearl (80 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Amber (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Coral (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has golden hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ridaro abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Sard (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a blue tunic with tan highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nyx isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to be a body guard again

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. At some point she was captured by illithids and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Millicent lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 11000 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Onyx (60 gp). White opal (800 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Jet (160 gp).