Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1300 pp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a grey collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, he is not a threatening figure. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He found a children's book about a Human Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 12000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Guardian. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'10". She wears an entirely brown suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born into a rich family. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears dull green sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed whip, just in case. She has no hair. Her silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 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). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of sapphire and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'11" when asserting himself. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Dain alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Dain was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.