Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears green trousers with brown and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. 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: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longbow.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dull tan sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. He wears his silver hair down. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears dull green sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed longbow, just in case. She keeps her long rusty crest kept up in a rat tail. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Navigator but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'1" and dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is a great chef.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'4". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His head has been shaved. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Kipper isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kipper grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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 gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and balancing his hectic life and new ploughman responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Zircon (40 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Rose (40 gp). Amber (60 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears professional attire. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Namfoodle embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 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).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears grey trousers with green and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her hair is golden and very short. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a fletcher again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.