Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is cut close to his head. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. When Ernest reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf 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 was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he usually wears his tan robe and has his nunchaku always slung over his shoulder. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is a Roofer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born in the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. After a long history of fighting, Glim and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1300 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 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 (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a brown collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her fur, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her yellow eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1300 pp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Amber (90 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her white hair is cut short. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 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). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her top blue hat.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). White opal (800 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Jasmine was born with her mother's beautiful face. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

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

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Rose (30 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).