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 wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her head has been shaved. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. Zanna 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. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp).

Description: She wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lorilla grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Jet (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Jade (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Knight like his mother before him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, In love. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Jade (120 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. His white crest, when down, is lengthy. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Stylist. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1900 pp. Amethyst (160 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Coral (160 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears long strands of topaz and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her crest is short and black. This red eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, 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. Her auburn hair is lengthy. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She uses divination through singing.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has wavy gold crest. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ploughman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ploughman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Ploughman for the past few years.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and balancing his hectic life and new ploughman responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.