Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her half smiles and silver eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Nemeia was born with her father's beautiful face. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: An old rival family wants her found; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has done her best to style her bronze crest to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A gifted student she started as a Bather, but she got bored and became a Mercenary. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mercenary.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, In love, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Black opal (400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Jade (50 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her hair is golden and curly. Her face is scarred and worn.

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 Human in existence. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She got into the Bather business at a young age. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Debt, Slave. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 12000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. She has no hair. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Sard (30 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 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.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1400 pp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and violet handkerchief worn on his left side. His white crest is matted, messy, and big. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 18000 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Jade (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Herbalist. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 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.