Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is typically in his Ruler uniform. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Ortegar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His childhood dream was to be a Adventurer, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Barendd will drive conversation. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He got into the Barkeep business at a young age. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and is pretty ugly. His silver hair is still thick. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Server. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Server. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Server.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a yellow costume with the symbols of her god on her torso. She has wavy white hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born into a rich family. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Amber (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a brown costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. She has brown fur. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tabaxis.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and her gloved hand is found clutching a lance. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Avice embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His white crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the east to a Bowyer, Gargax learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting orcs, the young Gargax began to lead the lost caravan. 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 money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Sard (30 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Black opal (600 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.