Description: He is lean but muscular and wears dull tan sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed falchion, just in case. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Frouse embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane, Racist. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 17000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her golden hair is well kept. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Nissa enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears skinny pants and wears a blue and yellow robe with the hood down. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Peren hails from a village terrorized by drow. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 pp. Obsidian (7 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1300 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with pastel slacks. He wears his brown hair down. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Weaver. He has achieved small success as a Weaver.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 3000 gp. White pearl (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Coral (50 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Coral (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (30 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.

Description: An older man who wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, he is not a threatening figure. His red crest is braided into rings. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to be a map maker again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears tattered old clothes. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Slave Trader hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a slave trader and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1 Medium magic item.