Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ranala embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 gp. Amber (60 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Jet (60 gp). Iolite (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a violet shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and red pants, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 14000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Amber (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is an amazing painter.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She prefers to wear flannel. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Solid gold idol (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 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). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. Her skin is light but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She wears dull white sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed spear, just in case. She has wavy golden hair. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tourmaline (50 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has done her best to style her copper crest to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are gold and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Coral (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears just a brown suit. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He worked as a nervous Unemployed and found it very stressful. He tends to his Unemployed job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Medium magic item.