Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is typically in her Shepherd uniform. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nissa isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Nissa hails from a village terrorized by illithids. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She struck the Shepherd job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears just a white suit. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Kelter took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Sard (30 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 Carpenter. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Carpenter for hire.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He worked as a nervous Priest and found it very stressful. He struck the Priest job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. Some 7 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Abalaba never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 3'1" eastern man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Trained by his father 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 an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Military, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Amber (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp).

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She carries with her a set of sais, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her yellow eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has achieved small success as a Stylist.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 7000 gp.