Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, marred by beers. She sports white long hair. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nora isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 12000 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His white hair is still thick. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears blue trousers with brown and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When Bilbron reached his early adolescence his Gnome 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Slave, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 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.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jet (90 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Jet (90 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears dull green sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. She wears her purple hair up. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Semyaza was born on a far western forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Mayor. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 11000 gp. Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). White opal (1400 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has a very tight haircut. Her ears are large.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.