Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Avelina grew up listening to her mother's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1600 pp. Jade (120 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Rose (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). White opal (400 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Jade (120 gp). Rose (50 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Coral (120 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Sard (80 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her lavender fur, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Merchant job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is greedy

Flaws: Lazy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp).

Description: This woman wears long strands of jet and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her left hand. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. 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 built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Emotional, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 9000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her head has been shaved. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Tiaathque embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Coral (150 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is violet, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. He carries a battered scythe and tarnished lance as well. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Alston isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Alston studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 8000 gp. Malachite (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Rose (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Pink pearl (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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a black shirt, with a green mid length skirt with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gold eyes.

Personality: Phelaia hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She's in love; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep green spinel (90 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Amber (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).