Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red hair is singed and shortened. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Through the years after Gomory was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Gomory's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2300 pp.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Cartwright. He carries with him a set of sickles on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He got into the Cartwright business at a young age. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Cartwright. He's also a talented Herbalist, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. She is an epitome of beauty. With wild black hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a Bounty Hunter, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice, Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 pp. Zircon (80 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her hair is white and very short. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rose (70 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. Her brown hair is still thick. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jillian grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She tends to her Performer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has moderate length black hair. Her silver eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Verin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'11" and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn hair. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Elysande lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp.