Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her long chestnut hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 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.

Description: She wears a fancy white dress, and carries ceremonial daggers. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her broad white hat.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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 is content; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 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 (90 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her silver eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Bryseis was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 9000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born into a rich family. Through the years after Verin was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Verin's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: This man very much looks the part of a Miner. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His copper crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in the west to a Miner, Arjhan learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Arjhan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Miner for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Sard (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Amber (120 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He has no hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Einkil grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Jet (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.