Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears a tan shirt with thin red vertical stripes and black pants. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. 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: She got into the Fortune-teller business at a young age. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 pp. Peridot (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: A 5'10" southern man, he tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His lavender fur is singed and shortened. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are yellow.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Spear is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 pp. A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dull red sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Coral (80 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He usually wears his violet robe and has his scimitar always slung over his shoulder. He is portly but not overly obese. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His red eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the north were limited. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 11000 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). Sard (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Jet (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp).

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Gimurt alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a brown small hat and brown clothes. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gimgen isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gimgen was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.