Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Helen has worked very hard to control her curse. She bought a crossbow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Moss agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears long strands of opal and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Nogu hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Rose (20 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available he will default to his halberd. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Mortician profession.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Knight.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 pp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 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.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: He got into the Fisher business at a young age. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Kellen alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 pp. Amethyst (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Rose (40 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Jade (150 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a red coat. She is portly but not overly obese. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 99. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Poor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Amber (150 gp). Rose (20 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Jet (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp).

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She takes great joy in being the best Jeweler in town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Maynild studied abroad. Maynild liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has achieved small success as a Jeweler.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears skinny pants and wears a grey and tan robe with the hood down. He has shaved his head bald. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Orsik was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to be a detective again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 9000 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.