Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'3" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His head has been shaved. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Arumawann has worked very hard to control his curse. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 11000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'2". He is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has wavy blonde hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Jak 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. During his travels, Jak and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Jak discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Jak fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is dressed in an above average manner, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She usually wears her brown robe and has her lance always slung over her shoulder. She carries with her a set of lances, each one with a opal on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her red fur is lengthy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She bought a lance and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 pp. White opal (900 gp). Rose (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Rose (40 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Sard (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. 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: Born in the south to a Mayor, Krimmon learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mayor for the past few years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to be a spice merchant again

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she tends to wear a large black jacket, and is pretty ugly. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

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