Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Healer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tourmaline (140 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is physically well-built. His cinnamon fur is still thick. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his broad pastel hat.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He takes great joy in being the best Performer in town.

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. A gifted student he started as a Carpenter, but he got bored and became a Performer. After a long history of fighting, Silent and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 900 pp. Jet (110 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Merchant they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Actor, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red spinel (120 gp). Sard (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). White opal (700 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, he is not a threatening figure. He has no hair. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Cockaby lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 800 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, Aline and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 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 (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her copper crest, when down, is lengthy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. 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. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Chalcedony (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Coral (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Jet (60 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Miner. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Halimath lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jacinth (2000 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.