Description: This malnourished man has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Sard (70 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Hematite (8 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears skinny pants and wears a white and black robe with the hood down. Her tied-back hair is blonde. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Shautha took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Coral (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Sard (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 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.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His white crest is lengthy. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak, and is pretty ugly. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines black.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 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 (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length white crest. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Carter who has hired her part-time. Farideh enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she's in love

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Phann was born on a far southern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Seamstress. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is dressed in an above average manner. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears her red hair down. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Maegan was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1200 pp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Amber (90 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.