Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

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. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Howard was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has a very tight haircut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. A friendly and beautiful Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born in the south. Her first spouse was a Slave Trader, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Amber (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Barkeep. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Barkeep responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Onyx (30 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Jet (70 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Amber (70 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Rose (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears baggy green pantaloons and a brown scarf. He wears his scarlet crest down. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Direcris's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Direcris was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Armorer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Direcris was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1600 pp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Citrine (50 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Engong was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp).

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Roofer. He carries with him a set of swords on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Krusk was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Krusk never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a marshal again

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, In love. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Rose (20 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Sard (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull grey iron scale mail. She has moderate length silver hair. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Emmeline grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Emmeline was born on a far southern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Tailor. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.