Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He tends to his Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Bellfounder again; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'10" when asserting herself. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are black and beady.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting brigands, the young Damaia began to lead the lost caravan. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Carnelian (50 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.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'3" and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull grey iron scale mail. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1200 pp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears bulky blue painted plate armor. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Erky was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to protect his home

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His bronze crest is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Hirrathak hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. 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: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Hirrathak abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'3" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His fur is short and cinnamon. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Shifting lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. Now he works as a poetry tutor during his time off.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Farmer and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Jet (80 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Jet (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A 3'2" western man, he tends to wear a large red jacket. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born in a small island village. 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 Sellsword. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).