Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available she will default to her sickle, and is pretty ugly. She keeps her dark red hair in a flapper bob. Her black eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She takes great joy in being the best Architect in town.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is dressed in earthy colors with a green and blue handkerchief worn on her left side. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This white eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Nemeia was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Rose (50 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears a blue vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her blue boots flare out at the collars, marred by teas. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Shamil was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amber (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Amber (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She sports blonde long hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bricklayer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bricklayer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has a very tight haircut. His ears are large.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a blue coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Ellyjoybell was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ellyjoybell was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 11000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Theriatis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 Dilettante. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Eye agate (7 gp).