Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. At a young age her father died while driving off some gnolls. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in longbow use. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amber (80 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Jet (80 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Citrine (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

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 is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a simple violet robe with green stripes complete with hood. Her hair is short and chestnut. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Coral (120 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze, and is pretty ugly. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Eberdeb was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Eberdeb was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Eberdeb's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1600 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is red and curly. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red garnet (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Jet (110 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a simple white robe with brown stripes complete with hood. Her head has been shaved. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. Harriet liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2100 pp. A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man usually wears his grey robe and has his trident always slung over his shoulder. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Elaim isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Elaim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Amber (150 gp). Amber (150 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. 1 Minor magic item.