Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Rose (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Sard (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who is dressed in an above average manner, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 600 pp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Coral (100 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her copper crest is still thick. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and balancing her hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Religious, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1200 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. His hair is cut close to his head. He is baby faced.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ribbles does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Ribbles was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Hunter, but he was a colossal failure. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed, Secretive. Bonds: Military, Job, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a black shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her rusty crest is smooth and relatively long. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She has worked as a Baker like her mother before her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Onyx (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'10", this woman is wearing a long, grey cloak. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a Mason first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).

Description: She typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ruloth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp).