Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, violet shirt, and white tie, marred by chocolates. She sports a flattop hair cut. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is typically in his Merchant uniform. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. 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 Merchant. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Job, Poor, Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 pp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his scimitar. His black fur is knotted and matted. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Sard (50 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Amber (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Zircon (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Veloptima was born the youngest of three triplets. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is typically in his Shoemaker uniform. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 16. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. Varis was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Shoemaker. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts, and he perpetually has his sword ready. His hair is short and black. 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. Conrad enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Conrad never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, In love. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears bulky grey painted plate armor. Her silver hair is well kept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a Servant, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 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.