Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Egelina hails from a village terrorized by drow. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and doesn't want to be a merchant and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears bulky blue painted plate armor. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Amber (80 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Malachite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a grey shirt, with a pastel mid length skirt with pastel tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Kristryd isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 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 (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Merchant. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Hobart lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Hobart took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up sickle and armor he uses now. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star ruby (1100 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a violet coat. He has no hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Adventurer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Hugh lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Scribe, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Obsidian (9 gp). Coral (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears baggy grey pantaloons and a black scarf. She has wavy red hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Susannah isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a Sellsword, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 pp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Amber (120 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Peridot (30 gp).