Description: This slender woman stands about 3'6". She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her golden hair is lengthy. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 6000 gp. Azurite (6 gp). Amber (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a white armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has amber eyes and a white hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is obsessed with her god.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Rose (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Coral (70 gp).

Description: A 4'10" northern man, he wears a tan feathered hat and tan clothes. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His green eyes peer out from beneath his feathered tan hat.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Peren isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. The war was a terrible time for him, and Peren does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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 feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 pp. Iolite (50 gp). Amber (80 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp).

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black opal (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'9" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is red and curly. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Coral (110 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: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'7". She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and her gloved hand is found clutching a flail. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Jacoba lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Jacoba was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp).