Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available she will default to her spear. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She keeps her long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Shamil isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Bather

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1700 pp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length white hair. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Mella lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Mella was born on a far western forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Herbalist. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Himo never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 8000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nyx was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Nyx was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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: A deep hatred of goblins; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a green costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her white crest is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 900 pp. Malachite (10 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears an entirely tan suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears his brown hair up. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

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 used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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's also a talented Gardener, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 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 (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is cut close to his head. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 pp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.