Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is light but she possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. She very much looks the part of a Beggar. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Zanna hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting gnolls, the young Zanna began to lead the lost caravan. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She has slicked back black hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Lorilla speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'3". He wears a grey shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and tan pants. He has moderate length black hair. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jade (140 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Jet (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Emerald (900 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is cut close to his head. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Sard (80 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His skin is flawless and his black eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Marbas hails from a village terrorized by orcs. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. She has wavy golden hair. 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. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Thea hails from a village terrorized by giants. Thea liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He carries with him a set of maces, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Lûga enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Lûga lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 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). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.