Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gurdis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When Gurdis reached her early adolescence her Dwarf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Animal Trainer responsibilities is difficult; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Jet (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp).

Description: 3'0" and muscular, this eastern man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. He is baby faced.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His parents were killed by drow in a raid when he was still a young child. The drow captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Halander was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 14000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Rose (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Sard (40 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Jet (140 gp). Rose (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. This silver eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Gardener profession.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Recently the stress of being a Courier has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1600 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a black coat with blue slacks. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. Coral (120 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Jade (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. Her head has been shaved. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Duvamil embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Duvamil and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Nija wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: To end her boredom; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 8000 gp. Amber (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rose (30 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'1" and is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has achieved small success as a Mason.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 23000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (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 (20 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.