Description: This malnourished man is wearing a long, grey cloak. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. A true patriot, Veit would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Veit lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He tends to his Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Military, Family, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He usually wears his tan robe and has his pickaxe always slung over his shoulder. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Rose (50 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is long and brown with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Zaffrab embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. 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: Zaffrab hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Zaffrab was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 9000 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 900 pp. Moss agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Azurite (13 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Peridot (30 gp).

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has shaved her head bald. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Lia is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Lia was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 9000 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). White opal (400 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Sard (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Junk Dealer. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 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 (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 8000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp).