Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the south to a Merchant, Ilanis learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has wavy auburn hair. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Anne abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. 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 desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available she will default to her axe. Her long brass crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 6000 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Jade (150 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Rose (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red hair is braided into rings. He has a dull look in his black eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his broad red hat.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Ghaliver was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'6". She usually wears her tan robe and has her sword always slung over her shoulder. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Mardnab isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mardnab studied abroad. Mardnab abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Rose (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Jet (110 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Amber (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a Priest, her father struggled to pay the bills. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. After a long history of fighting, Mialee and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Chrysoprase (20 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.