Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is portly but not overly obese. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Alex was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Rose (40 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Blue quartz (15 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.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scythe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has dyed his greying gold crest a little too much giving a sharp gold color. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Gorbundus lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Gorbundus was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Guard. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears professional attire. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Rosalind was born with her father's beautiful face. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 10000 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). White pearl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. 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 fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sutha was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Onyx (40 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Hematite (11 gp). White opal (600 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). White opal (600 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Rose (40 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tan tunic with green highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He wears his silver hair up. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born in the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature morningstar.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 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 (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a fancy pastel suit. His black fur is still thick. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep yellow.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).