Description: A middle-aged man, he wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time, and is pretty ugly. His hair is white and curly. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp).

Description: This woman wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Shoemaker. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Shoemaker arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Shoemaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shoemaker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. 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: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, In love, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

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. His first spouse was a Armorer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She prefers to wear flannel. She has no fur. Her yellow eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She is a Lamia in disguise. Her first spouse was a Priest, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Priest they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Navigator, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian, In love. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a very tight haircut. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Server. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Reynard was born with his father's beautiful face. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Emotional, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Jet (130 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.