Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'10" when asserting herself. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are green.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of a Dilettante, who enjoyed hunting, Therlin was taken on many hunting expeditions. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp).

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She prefers to wear flannel. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her purple hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: The child of a Brewer, who enjoyed hunting, Bune was taken on many hunting expeditions. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Jet (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. Her red hair is long and unkept. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Coral (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'4" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her fur is yellow, silky, and of moderate length. She has a dull look in her copper eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born in the north. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Onyx (70 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Jade (130 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'11". He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Kilvar lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Mayor, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 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: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. She has green eyes and a yellow hat with a black feather.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Gardain hails from a village terrorized by orcs. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He bought a shield and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 10000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Jade (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.