Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her silver hair is cut short. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Hadwisa was born with her father's beautiful face. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears bulky black painted plate armor. He has done his best to style his brass crest to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Rivaan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He 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 he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and white handkerchief worn on her right side. She is an epitome of beauty. She has a very tight haircut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She's also a talented Herbalist, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 pp. Tourmaline (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Amber (90 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Sard (50 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Iolite (50 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. 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.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 pp. 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: Standing 3'10", this woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He carries with him a set of sickles on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. His blue hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are white.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bathin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Star ruby (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'0" and muscular, this northern man typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1200 pp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.