Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her head has been shaved. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Tiaathque embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Coral (150 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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: Wants to work out more often; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her blonde hair is long and unkept. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Cora embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Through the years after Cora was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Cora's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moss agate (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a brown wide-brimmed hat and brown clothes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1600 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. She wears a colorful flower in her red hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a worn and beaten armor. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.