Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears long strands of amethyst and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is chestnut and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 17000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Coral (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Revenge; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Sard (30 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'4". She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her youth she was a Barrister, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger sister on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD, Secretive. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 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.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a flail on his belt. His hair is brown and very short. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Azurite (12 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has brown hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Medium magic item.