Description: She wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on her torso, and she perpetually has her shortbow ready. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. She is baby faced.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

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. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mercenary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect her home

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Jade (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Jade (150 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Hematite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are white.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Blacksmith but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Manea grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her first spouse was a Map Maker, 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 Map Maker they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Blacksmith, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue diamond (4000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Rose (40 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp).

Description: She typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ruloth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 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 (20 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp).

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull white iron scale mail, and carries maces. Her hair is white and very short. 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 acts crazy and hedonistic. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born in the east. Melissa was born on a far eastern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Sculptor. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Jade (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, violet cloak. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in the west to a Mayor, Aramil learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mayor responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp).

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her white crest is greasy and uncared for. She has gold eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Aasathra has worked very hard to control her curse. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jet (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Malachite (8 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.