Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She likes to wear red tank tops with blue skirt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Portia is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Gifted from a young age, Portia studied abroad. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She sports a flattop crest cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Born to a Ruler, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her druidic talents. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Family, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's in love.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears an entirely green suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her crest is cut close to her head. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 9000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull green iron scale mail. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is mildly Gnome supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She worked as a nervous Priest and found it very stressful. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Priest.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Priest responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, marred by sweets. Her hair is short and silver. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She worked as a nervous Shoemaker and found it very stressful. She tends to her Shoemaker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 8000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp).